Olon
A boy's name with 128 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
genitive singular of olo
Olon is a boy's baby name of Unknown origin, possibly a variant of Olin (from Norse Oleifr meaning 'ancestor's relic') or a simplified form of Olon. Its simple, two-syllable sound gives it a clean, minimalist quality with an ancient, contemplative feel.
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Phonetically, Olon belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their solid, balanced ending — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Sound-alike names often cluster in style even when they come from different linguistic roots. The Similar Names section below uses letter and phonetic patterns to surface names in Olon’s sonic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Olon has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 31 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 63 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 29 | — |
The Story of Olon
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1923, Olon is a name steeped in history. Boys named Olon are most likely born between 1914 and 1933.
How rare is Olon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Olon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, peaked in the 1920s with 63 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Olon by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1914–1967)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 | #4385 |
| 1937 | 5 | #3888 |
| 1936 | 5 | #3927 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3545 |
| 1934 | 5 | #4064 |
| 1933 | 5 | #4016 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4398 |
| 1929 | 5 | #4389 |
| 1928 | 6 | #4017 |
| 1927 | 5 | #4634 |
| 1926 | 5 | #4646 |
| 1924 | 8 | #3425 |
| 1923 | 12 | #2564 |
| 1922 | 8 | #3460 |
| 1921 | 8 | #3422 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4149 |
| 1918 | 7 | #3612 |
| 1916 | 5 | #4330 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2768 |
| 1914 | 8 | #2587 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–1967