boy's name
Oleh
oh-LEH (Ukrainian)
- Origin Ukrainian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 54
Oleh is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1980 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.
- Oleh is a name of Ukrainian origin.
- Peaked in 1958, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Oleh Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Oleh?
In 1980, Oleh 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 Oleh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oleh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oleh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oleh
- Ukrainian oh-LEH
Sibling Names for Oleh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oleh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oleh
How popular is the name Oleh?
In 1980, Oleh 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 Oleh a girl's or a boy's name?
Oleh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oleh?
Oleh has 2 syllables.
When was Oleh most popular?
Oleh peaked in 1958, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.