At a glance
- In short
- Olander is a strong and distinctive Norse name for boys, meaning "island land."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1988 (#6,426)
- Babies in 1988
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,592 in 1954
- First recorded
- 1913
Meaning of Olander
Originating from Old Norse, the name Olander is a strong and distinctive choice for baby boys. It is derived from the elements "ó" meaning "island" and "land" meaning "land," giving it the meaning of "island land." The English pronunciation of Olander is oh-LAN-der (/oʊˈlæn.dər/). This name has variations such as Oland. Although not as common as some other names, Olander has been used in the United States since at least the early 20th century. It peaked in popularity in the mid-20th century, with frequent appearances in birth records during that time. With its unique sound and intriguing etymology, Olander makes a bold and memorable choice for parents seeking a name with Norse roots.
How to pronounce Olander
English
- Pronounced oh-LAN-der /oʊˈlæn.dər/
Popularity of Olander in the U.S.
Olander was last recorded in the U.S. in 1988, ranked #6,426 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,592 in 1954. It first appears in the records in 1913.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1913–1988 27 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 6 | 6,426 | back (not recorded in 1978–1987) |
| 1977 | 6 | 5,123 | ▲ 464 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5,587 | ▼ 123 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5,464 | back (not recorded in 1969–1974) |
| 1968 | 5 | 4,136 | back (not recorded in 1962–1967) |
| 1961 | 5 | 4,066 | ▼ 401 |
| 1960 | 6 | 3,665 | back (not recorded in 1958–1959) |
| 1957 | 6 | 3,552 | ▼ 754 |
| 1956 | 9 | 2,798 | back (not recorded in 1955) |
| 1954 | 10 | 2,592 | back (not recorded in 1952–1953) |
| 1951 | 5 | 3,714 | back (not recorded in 1950) |
| 1949 | 5 | 3,690 | back (not recorded in 1948) |
| 1947 | 7 | 3,096 | ▲ 429 |
| 1946 | 5 | 3,525 | back (not recorded in 1942–1945) |
| 1941 | 6 | 3,133 | back (not recorded in 1936–1940) |
| 1935 | 7 | 2,951 | back (not recorded in 1931–1934) |
| 1930 | 10 | 2,609 | back (not recorded in 1926–1929) |
| 1925 | 7 | 3,408 | ▲ 459 |
| 1924 | 6 | 3,867 | ▲ 372 |
| 1923 | 5 | 4,239 | ▲ 68 |
| 1922 | 5 | 4,307 | ▼ 1,321 |
| 1921 | 9 | 2,986 | ▲ 829 |
| 1920 | 6 | 3,815 | back (not recorded in 1919) |
| 1918 | 9 | 2,882 | ▲ 1,099 |
| 1917 | 5 | 3,981 | ▼ 1,055 |
| 1916 | 8 | 2,926 | back (not recorded in 1914–1915) |
| 1913 | 5 | 2,821 | new |