Olen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Olen is of Greek origin, meaning 'olive tree'. It evolved from the ancient Greek Olenus to the modern English form. The name is associated with nature and has been used historically, particularly among those of Greek descent. It has no biblical relevance. Today, it has a vintage charm and is recognized for its uniqueness.

The name Olen is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Olen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Olen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 469th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 566th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 923rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1566th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3199th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4450th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3062nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7414th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Olen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Olen"

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Pronunciation

/ˈoʊlən/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Olen is believed to derive from the Greek word 'olene', which refers to a type of olive tree. It is sometimes associated with ancient Greek mythology and literature.

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Meaning

Olive tree

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Language Evolution

Olenus (ancient Greek), Olen (modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Olen has been used intermittently throughout history, gaining popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially among families with Greek heritage.

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Variants & Derivatives

Olenus, Olin, Oly

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Olen is perceived as a unique and slightly old-fashioned name, often appreciated for its connection to nature and heritage.

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Famous People

Olen Steinhauer (author), Olen J. H. Hinton (historian)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Olen"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Olen"

"Olen" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 469th of 7545 2,655
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 566th of 6773 2,023
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 923rd of 7552 1,230
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1566th of 10718 496
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 3199th of 16616 281
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 4450th of 24088 309
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 3062nd of 23106 463
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7414th of 9107 13

Regional Popularity of "Olen" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
503rd/503
- 100.00%
318th/318
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
718th/718
- 100.00%
411th/411
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
1190th/1190
- 100.00%
753rd/753
100.00%
1204th/1204
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
1791st/1791
- 100.00%
1461st/1461
100.00%
2146th/2146
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 100.00%
3511th/3511
-
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3048th/3048
- 100.00%
3799th/3799
100.00%
4141st/4141

Regional Popularity of "Olen" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Olen"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Olen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.