Ollie

Ollie is a unisex 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 294 babies in the United States.

Ollie at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Oliver

About the name Ollie

Ollie 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. It travels in a few spellings: Oliver.

In the United States, Ollie first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 58,974 babies since 1880, including 294 in 2024.

Ollie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Ollie in 2024
294
Total since 1880
58,974

Ollie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Ollie in 2025
415
Total since 1996
13,651

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ollie mean?

The meaning of Ollie 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 Ollie a boy or girl name?

Ollie is a unisex name. In 2024, 294 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ollie?

Ollie comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Oliver.

How popular is the name Ollie?

Ollie is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 58,974 babies since 1880.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.