boy's name
Olav
OH-lahv
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 43
Olav is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1919.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Olav Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Olav?
In 2022, Olav was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Olav Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Olav
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Olav Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Olav over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Olav
- Pronunciation OH-lahv
Sibling Names for Olav
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Olav — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Olav
How popular is the name Olav?
In 2022, Olav was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Olav a girl's or a boy's name?
Olav is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Olav?
Olav has 2 syllables.
When was Olav most popular?
Olav peaked in 1919, when 7 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.