At a glance
- In short
- Olean is a unique and charming baby girl name of Greek origin, meaning "torch" or "light," exuding strength and beauty.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1963 (#6,592)
- Babies in 1963
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #1,262 in 1933
- First recorded
- 1900
Meaning of Olean
Olean is a charming and unique name for a baby girl. This name has its origins in the United States and is derived from the Greek name Oleana, meaning "torch" or "light." Olean exudes strength and beauty, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with a powerful meaning. The name Olean has been moderately popular in North Carolina, with occasional occurrences over the years. Its rarity adds to its appeal, making it an exceptional choice for parents looking for a one-of-a-kind name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Olean
English
- Pronounced oh-LEE-an /oʊˈliːən/
Popularity of Olean in the U.S.
Olean was last recorded in the U.S. in 1963, ranked #6,592 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,262 in 1933. It first appears in the records in 1900.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1900–1963 52 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 | 6,592 | back (not recorded in 1957–1962) |
| 1956 | 5 | 5,952 | ▼ 744 |
| 1955 | 6 | 5,208 | back (not recorded in 1954) |
| 1953 | 7 | 4,595 | ▲ 968 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5,563 | back (not recorded in 1951) |
| 1950 | 6 | 4,738 | ▲ 506 |
| 1949 | 5 | 5,244 | ▼ 1,651 |
| 1948 | 9 | 3,593 | ▼ 824 |
| 1947 | 14 | 2,769 | ▲ 896 |
| 1946 | 8 | 3,665 | back (not recorded in 1945) |
| 1944 | 20 | 1,916 | ▲ 642 |
| 1943 | 13 | 2,558 | ▲ 108 |
| 1942 | 12 | 2,666 | ▲ 2 |
| 1941 | 11 | 2,668 | ▲ 69 |
| 1940 | 10 | 2,737 | ▲ 185 |
| 1939 | 9 | 2,922 | ▲ 259 |
| 1938 | 8 | 3,181 | ▼ 1,080 |
| 1937 | 15 | 2,101 | ▼ 151 |
| 1936 | 16 | 1,950 | ▼ 105 |
| 1935 | 18 | 1,845 | ▼ 242 |
| 1934 | 22 | 1,603 | ▼ 341 |
| 1933 | 32 | 1,262 | ▲ 258 |
| 1932 | 25 | 1,520 | ▲ 685 |
| 1931 | 14 | 2,205 | ▼ 457 |
| 1930 | 21 | 1,748 | ▼ 466 |
| 1929 | 34 | 1,282 | ▲ 143 |
| 1928 | 30 | 1,425 | ▲ 134 |
| 1927 | 28 | 1,559 | ▼ 145 |
| 1926 | 32 | 1,414 | ▲ 195 |
| 1925 | 27 | 1,609 | ▼ 76 |
| 1924 | 30 | 1,533 | ▲ 203 |
| 1923 | 24 | 1,736 | ▼ 394 |
| 1922 | 35 | 1,342 | ▼ 44 |
| 1921 | 36 | 1,298 | ▲ 368 |
| 1920 | 25 | 1,666 | ▼ 369 |
| 1919 | 35 | 1,297 | ▲ 83 |
| 1918 | 31 | 1,380 | ▲ 272 |
| 1917 | 22 | 1,652 | ▲ 376 |
| 1916 | 16 | 2,028 | ▼ 661 |
| 1915 | 27 | 1,367 | ▲ 18 |
| 1914 | 21 | 1,385 | ▲ 946 |
| 1913 | 8 | 2,331 | ▼ 854 |
| 1912 | 14 | 1,477 | ▲ 315 |
| 1911 | 8 | 1,792 | ▼ 371 |
| 1910 | 11 | 1,421 | ▲ 787 |
| 1909 | 5 | 2,208 | ▼ 769 |
| 1908 | 9 | 1,439 | ▲ 200 |
| 1907 | 7 | 1,639 | ▼ 86 |
| 1906 | 7 | 1,553 | ▼ 133 |
| 1905 | 8 | 1,420 | ▲ 239 |
| 1904 | 6 | 1,659 | back (not recorded in 1901–1903) |
| 1900 | 6 | 1,723 | new |