Olen

Olen is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 44 boys in the United States.

Olen at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Olen

Olen belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Olen first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #420 in 1916, and in 2024 44 babies received the name — 7,632 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Olen in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#420 in 1916
Peak year
1922
Babies named Olen in 2024
44
Total since 1880
7,632

Olen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2018
Best rank
#4749 in 2018
Babies named Olen in 2021
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Olen mean?

The meaning of Olen is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Olen a boy or girl name?

Olen is a boy name. In 2024, 44 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Olen?

Olen comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Olen?

Olen first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #420 in 1916, and 44 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].