An uncommon Norwegian pick — distinctive and rare.
A patrilineal surname.
Olsen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Norwegian origin, a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ole,' where Ole is the Scandinavian form of Olaf, meaning 'ancestor's relic.' As a given name it carries a strong Nordic heritage with a cool, surname-style modern feel.
Olsen has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 206 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 177 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 37 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64 | #2245 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2876 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3448 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3626 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3392 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4305 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5253 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3863 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4893 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4509 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6532 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5576 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4994 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7919 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10447 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8126 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13861 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8551 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9856 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10510 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Olsen has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 2020.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1989–2024) · Methodology