Ollie
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Contemporary name
Origin: Modern American
Popularity: Ranked #1058 in 2025 with 207 babies born.
History: Ollie surged in the 2020s as a cheerful, casual name. The ollie is skateboarding's fundamental trick — invented by Alan Gelfand, perfected by a million American kids in parking lots. Laurel and Hardy's Oliver became Ollie. The name means American skate culture and comedy history.
Similar names: ola, ole, oli, olli, olly, oxley
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Ollie? About 1 in 11,598 babies born in 2025 were named Ollie, or roughly 0.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ollie
What does the name Ollie mean?
Ollie means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Ollie?
Ollie has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Ollie?
Ollie ranked #1056 in 2025 — given to 207 babies that year.
When was Ollie most popular?
Ollie peaked in 1919 with 976 babies registered that year.
Is Ollie a boy or girl name?
Ollie is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 30% of Ollies are boys and 70% are girls.
Is the name Ollie rising or falling in popularity?
Ollie has risen 914 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1970 in 2020 to #1056 in 2025.
How long has Ollie been recorded?
Ollie appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.