girl's name
Olene
oh-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,347
Olene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 9 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 1922, when 66 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1898.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Olene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 52 |
| 1910s | 322 |
| 1920s | 482 |
| 1930s | 286 |
| 1940s | 130 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 14 |
How Popular Is Olene?
In 1962, Olene was given to 9 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 Olene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Olene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Olene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Olene
- English oh-LEEN
Sibling Names for Olene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Olene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Olene
How popular is the name Olene?
In 1962, Olene was given to 9 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 Olene a girl's or a boy's name?
Olene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Olene?
Olene has 2 syllables.
When was Olene most popular?
Olene peaked in 1922, when 66 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.