Olaf: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An ancestral name meaning descendant of the ancestors, honored and proud.
- Origin
- Norse
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #10204
- Peak
- #393 in 1885
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Olaf Means
Olaf is a boy name of Norse origin. An ancestral name meaning descendant of the ancestors, honored and proud.
How Popular Olaf Is
Olaf currently ranks #10204 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #393 in 1885. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Olaf
- Olaf peaked at #393 in the U.S. in 1885.
- Olaf is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Olaf is a name with Viking and Norse mythology roots.
Names Like Olaf
Other Norse names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Olaf
Norse names that pair well as a brother or sister to Olaf.
Questions About Olaf
What does Olaf mean?
Olaf is a boy name of Norse origin. An ancestral name meaning descendant of the ancestors, honored and proud.
How popular is Olaf?
Olaf currently ranks #10204 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #393 in 1885. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Olaf come from?
Olaf comes from Norse roots. Olaf peaked at #393 in the U.S. in 1885.
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