Boy · #4,049 in 2026

Olney

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

Olney is a surname. People with the surname include:Buster Olney, baseball commentator Cyrus Olney (1815–1870), American politician and judge David Olney (1948–2020), American singer and songwriter Frank F. Olney (1851–1903) 18th mayor of Providence, Rhode Island 1894-1896 Frederick C.

Current Rank

#4,049

Peak Rank

#1,624 (1919)

Total Babies

196

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1888

First Year

1963

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#1624

Peak Rank

196

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Olney

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Olney

Olney first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1888, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 21 Olneys were born — ranking #1,624 that year. As of 2026, Olney ranks #4,049 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 196 Olneys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Olney

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

Ollie
Ony
Oli
Oly
Oni
Oney
Olie
Oley
Onie
Olea
Oln
Owney

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Olney

What does the name Olney mean?

How popular is Olney in 2026?

In 2026, Olney ranks #4,049 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Olney most popular?

Olney reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #1,624 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Olney a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Olney?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Olney include Hill, Gomer, Leeman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Olney

Olney is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1888 and has accumulated 196 births in the dataset. Olney's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #1,624. Use the chart and map above to compare Olney'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.