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Ollie
UnisexEnglish, Latin· “short form of Oliver or Olivia”
- Meaning
- short form of Oliver or Olivia
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- AH-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,058
- US babies 2025
- 207
- Best rank
- #141 (1891)
- Peak year
- 1919
Meaning and origin of Ollie
Ollie is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “short form of Oliver or Olivia”.
Ollie is a friendly short form that works for both boys and girls, most often drawn from Oliver or Olivia. Both come from the Latin oliva, the olive tree, although Oliver may also have been shaped by a Germanic or Norse name. As a nickname, Ollie has been around for centuries; in American comedy, Oliver Hardy of Laurel and Hardy was known as Ollie. Today it is often chosen as a full name by parents who love its cheerful, approachable sound. It feels playful and warm, and it keeps a longer formal option in reserve.
Other spellings with the same sound: Ali.
Popularity over time
Ollie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 92 different years. Its best national rank was #141 in 1891, and the most babies received it in 1919, when 369 were named Ollie. In 2025, 207 babies were named Ollie, and it ranked #1,058 nationally. That is 70% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #344 in 1920, #532 in 1950, #1,442 in 1980, #3,878 in 2000, #2,388 in 2010, and #1,058 in 2025. Of the 17,626 US boys named Ollie since records began, 16% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 2,430 babies. Since 2010, 2,137 more have been named Ollie.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Avis, Garnet, Everette, Alva, and Marcelle.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ollie ranked highest in Nebraska, Utah, and Kentucky.
Gender, sound and spelling
Ollie is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 35% of US babies named Ollie were girls and 65% were boys.
Ollie is usually pronounced AH-lee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with O and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Ali.
Middle names for Ollie
A few middle names that flow with Ollie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ollie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ollie mean?
Ollie is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “short form of Oliver or Olivia”.
What is the origin of the name Ollie?
Ollie has English and Latin roots. Ollie is a friendly short form that works for both boys and girls, most often drawn from Oliver or Olivia.
Is Ollie a popular name?
Not especially. Ollie ranked #1,058 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ollie a boy or girl name?
Ollie is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 35% of US babies named Ollie were girls and 65% were boys.
How do you pronounce Ollie?
Ollie is usually pronounced AH-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings