Ole
2 countries#4707 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ole was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,125 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #4707 · peaked in 1881 with 42 births
Most common in: Minnesota, North Dakota, Washington, New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
187 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2008 with 21 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
187 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 21 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ole’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #10662 | — |
| 2007 | #8173 | ↑2489 |
| 2008 | #11037 | ↓2864 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↑2052 |
| 2010 | #6698 | ↑2287 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↓4110 |
| 2012 | #8864 | ↑1944 |
| 2013 | #6241 | ↑2623 |
| 2014 | #4263 | ↑1978 |
| 2015 | #5058 | ↓795 |
| 2016 | #4624 | ↑434 |
| 2017 | #4594 | ↑30 |
| 2018 | #4610 | ↓16 |
| 2019 | #4480 | ↑130 |
| 2020 | #4275 | ↑205 |
| 2021 | #4247 | ↑28 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↓3521 |
| 2023 | #5075 | ↑2693 |
| 2024 | #4890 | ↑185 |
| 2025 | #4707 | ↑183 |
Frequently asked questions about Ole
Is Ole a popular name?
Yes — Ole currently ranks #4707 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ole more common for boys or girls?
Ole is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ole most popular?
Ole peaked in 1881 in United States, with 42 recorded births that year.
Is Ole rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ole’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #314 in 1880 to #4707 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ole?
At least 2,312 babies have been recorded with the name Ole across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ole popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ole appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Ole?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ole include Nuri, Olvin.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Ole in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.