boy's name
Olavi
OH-lah-vee (Finnish)
- Origin Finnish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 41
Olavi is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1924 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.
- Olavi is a name of Finnish origin.
- Peaked in 1920, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Olavi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 21 |
How Popular Is Olavi?
In 1924, Olavi 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.
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 Olavi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Olavi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Olavi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Olavi
- Finnish OH-lah-vee
Sibling Names for Olavi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Olavi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Olavi
How popular is the name Olavi?
In 1924, Olavi 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 Olavi a girl's or a boy's name?
Olavi is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Olavi?
Olavi has 3 syllables.
When was Olavi most popular?
Olavi peaked in 1920, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.