How Many People Are Named Olean?
Complete statistics for the name Olean: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Olean is a very rare female name, with only 132 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,499,594 Americans. The vast majority of these folks are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1926.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 99All 870 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1926Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Olean Through the Generations
Olean has been a name that's remained stable through the decades, with its peak year being 1926 when 39 babies were given this name. Over time, the name has become increasingly associated with older generations, as all 870 recorded births occurred before 1960. Today, there are 132 people named Olean in the US, with the average age sitting at 99 years old, indicating that it's a classic, old-school name that's now mostly found among the elderly.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Olean's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Olean
How Many People Have the Name Olean?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 235 people in the United States currently share the name Olean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,410,422 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Olean a Common or Rare Name?
Olean is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Olean Mean?
Olean means "creative variant of Olena" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Olean in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Olean Most Popular?
The name Olean reached peak popularity in 1926, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Olean?
Approximately 235 people named Olean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 235. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,410,422 Americans.
Is Olean a rare name?
Olean is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,410,422 Americans has this name.
What does the name Olean mean?
Olean means "creative variant of Olena" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Olean more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Olean are male and 100% are female.
When was Olean most popular?
Olean peaked in 1926 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.