Girl · #6,590 in 2026

Olean

Name: Popularity of the name Olean in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Olean, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,590

Peak Rank

#1,298 (1921)

Total Babies

853

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1900

First Year

1963

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1298

Peak Rank

853

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Olean

Olean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1900, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 36 Oleans were born — ranking #1,298 that year. As of 2026, Olean ranks #6,590 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 853 Oleans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Olean

Phonetically similar names — useful when Olean is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Olean

What does the name Olean mean?

Olean is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Olean in 2026?

In 2026, Olean ranks #6,590 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Olean most popular?

Olean reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,298 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Olean most popular?

Olean has historically been most popular in Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Olean.

Is Olean a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Olean is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Olean?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Olean include Jeffie, Idelle, Magdaline. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Olean

Olean is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 853 births in the dataset. Olean's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,298. Use the chart and map above to compare Olean's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.