US Popularity:28092
Origin:Norse
Meaning:Ancestor's relic, legacy of ancestors
Olaf might be an uncommon name, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have any famous bearers. You probably know Olaf from Frozen as the snowman with the sunshiny personality, or maybe Count Olaf in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events—the criminal, although highly imaginative, uncle of the Baudelaires. These might be relatively modern characters, but the name Olaf has a long history in Scandinavian countries. It's a masculine Norse name that means "ancestor's relic” or “legacy of ancestors” and was borne by several kings in Norwegian history. Baby will definitely be in good company, criminal uncles aside.

How Popular Is The Name Olaf?

U.S. Births

Overall:Olaf is currently #28092 in U.S. births
Boy:Olaf is currently #13645 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#13645
in 2024
- 92
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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