An uncommon Russian pick — distinctive and rare.
A female given name from Russian, Ukrainian, or Belarusian.
Olga is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, the Russian form of Helga, from the Old Norse Helgi meaning 'holy' or 'blessed.' With over 61,000 U.S. births, Olga was beloved in the early 20th century, carried by Russian immigrants honoring their heritage.
Princess Olga of Kiev — the first Rus ruler to adopt Christianity — and Saint Olga are among its most distinguished historical bearers.
Olga was #1462 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3309, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 266 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 610 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,381 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 2,112 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 2,670 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 3,628 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 4,737 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 5,660 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 4,016 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 4,932 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 12,787 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 11,733 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 3,172 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 2,997 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 1,116 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48 | #3309 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3077 |
| 2022 | 54 | #3063 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2985 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2994 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3320 |
| 2018 | 53 | #3094 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2895 |
| 2016 | 47 | #3405 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2879 |
| 2014 | 79 | #2345 |
| 2013 | 55 | #3035 |
| 2012 | 86 | #2201 |
| 2011 | 63 | #2791 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2892 |
| 2009 | 118 | #1829 |
| 2008 | 132 | #1698 |
| 2007 | 111 | #1884 |
| 2006 | 122 | #1720 |
| 2005 | 131 | #1561 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Olga has also been given to 198 boys in the U.S. since 1914.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology