Olen
Boy name · #3453 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Olen? In official American birth records, Olen has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 33 baby boys were named Olen, placing it at #3453 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3365, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Olen.
Babies named Olen per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Olen first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1922, when 193 boys were named Olen — good for #436 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Olen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Olen in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Olen is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Olen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Olen is most common
State-level data for Olen is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Olen
Statistically, parents drawn to Olen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Elden, Arlen, Olin, Orin, and Harlen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Olen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2873 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3117 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3617 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2918 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3074 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2626 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2893 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3518 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2437 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3365 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3371 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3339 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4533 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3114 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3308 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3162 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6070 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5210 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5072 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5278 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5492 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4114 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5725 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6013 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Olen?
In official American birth records, the name Olen first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 8 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Olen a popular boy name?
Olen ranked #3453 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3365.
When was the name Olen most popular?
Olen peaked in 1922, when 193 American boys received the name (ranked #436 that year). Since 1922 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Olen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Olen. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.