How Many People Are Named Olin?
Complete statistics for the name Olin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Olin is a very rare name, mostly used for boys, with only 4,380 people bearing it in the US today, making it one in 75,340 Americans. The majority of those named Olin are over 60, showing how it's a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 9,836 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: 1921Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Olin Through the Generations
Olin has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1921 with 197 births. Today, it's still rising in trend, but the average age of someone named Olin is 74, indicating its strong association with older generations. Of the 4,380 people named Olin in the US, 69% are over 60, while 1,955 are under 30, suggesting a resurgence among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Olin's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Olin
How Many People Have the Name Olin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,861 people in the United States currently share the name Olin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 85,845 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Olin a Common or Rare Name?
Olin is classified as 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 Olin Mean?
Olin means "Old English occupational surname (one who works in a mill)" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Olin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Olin Most Popular?
The name Olin reached peak popularity in 1921, with 197 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Olin?
Approximately 3,861 people named Olin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,861. That works out to roughly 1 in 85,845 Americans.
Is Olin a rare name?
Olin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 85,845 Americans has this name.
What does the name Olin mean?
Olin means "Old English occupational surname (one who works in a mill)" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Olin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Olin are male and 0% are female.
When was Olin most popular?
Olin peaked in 1921 with 197 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.