Olin

Olin 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 69 boys in the United States.

Olin at a glance

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

About the name Olin

Olin 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, Olin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #327 in 1892, and in 2024 69 babies received the name — 9,842 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Olin in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#327 in 1892
Peak year
1921
Babies named Olin in 2024
69
Total since 1880
9,842

Olin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#3013 in 2019
Babies named Olin in 2024
3
Total since 1996
40

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Olin mean?

The meaning of Olin 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 Olin a boy or girl name?

Olin is a boy name. In 2024, 69 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Olin?

Olin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Olin?

Olin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #327 in 1892, and 69 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].