boy's name
Olof
OO-lof (Swedish)
- Origin Swedish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 107
Olof is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1934 it was given to 6 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.
- Olof is a name of Swedish origin.
- Peaked in 1914, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1883.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Olof Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 12 |
How Popular Is Olof?
In 1934, Olof was given to 6 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 Olof
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Olof
- Swedish OO-lof
Sibling Names for Olof
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Olof — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Olof
How popular is the name Olof?
In 1934, Olof was given to 6 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 Olof a girl's or a boy's name?
Olof is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Olof?
Olof has 2 syllables.
When was Olof most popular?
Olof peaked in 1914, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.