Ollie
Ollie is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “Olive tree”, pronounced OL-ee. It ranked #1058 in the United States in 2025, given to 207 babies, and peaked at #141 in 1891. Common nicknames: Ol.
How popular is Ollie in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Ollie mean, and where does it come from?
Ollie is the familiar form of Oliver and Olive, from the Latin oliva — the olive tree, the branch that means peace — though Oliver may equally come from the Norse Áleifr, the source of Olaf. It stood at 141st place in the United States in 1891 and was then used for both sexes; today it is mostly a boys' name, and in Britain it is everywhere, since Oliver has topped the charts there for most of this century. The skateboarding trick is named after a different Ollie entirely.
How is Ollie used around the world?
Ollie is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Ollie?
Famous People Named Ollie
- Ollie Watkins — English international footballer
- Ollie Matson — American football player and Olympic sprinter
- Ollie Johnston — American animator and one of Disney's Nine Old Men
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Ollie mean?
Ollie is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Olive tree." Ollie is the familiar form of Oliver and Olive, from the Latin oliva — the olive tree, the branch that means peace — though Oliver may equally come from the Norse Áleifr, the source of Olaf. It stood at 141st place in the United States in 1891 and was then used for both sexes; today it is mostly a boys' name, and in Britain it is everywhere, since Oliver has topped the charts there for most of this century.
How do you pronounce Ollie?
Ollie is pronounced OL-ee. Common variations include Olly, Oli, Oliver.
Is Ollie a boy name?
Yes, Ollie is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Ol.