Olga
Borrowed in the 19th century from Old East Slavic О́льга (Ólĭga), name of a Kievan knyaginya (Saint Olga of Kiev), a medieval form of Helga, Old Norse heilagr (“holy…
Every Olga since 1880 — 62,070 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Olga
Olga is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,201 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 62,070 American babies have been named Olga. Its peak came in 1918, when 1,691 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Olga stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Olga year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #3,201 | — | — |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,265 | — | — |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,082 | — | — |
| 2022 | 54 | #3,064 | — | — |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,988 | — | — |
| 2020 | 54 | #3,000 | — | — |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,321 | — | — |
| 2018 | 53 | #3,094 | — | — |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,895 | — | — |
| 2016 | 47 | #3,406 | — | — |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,880 | — | — |
| 2014 | 79 | #2,345 | — | — |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,035 | — | — |
| 2012 | 86 | #2,201 | — | — |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,791 | — | — |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,892 | — | — |
| 2009 | 118 | #1,829 | — | — |
| 2008 | 132 | #1,698 | — | — |
| 2007 | 111 | #1,884 | — | — |
| 2006 | 122 | #1,720 | — | — |
| 2005 | 131 | #1,563 | — | — |
| 2004 | 139 | #1,463 | — | — |
| 2003 | 137 | #1,443 | — | — |
| 2002 | 153 | #1,287 | — | — |
| 2001 | 179 | #1,164 | — | — |
| 2000 | 160 | #1,239 | — | — |
| 1995 | 176 | #1,036 | — | — |
| 1990 | 258 | #782 | 5 | #9,108 |
| 1985 | 250 | #699 | — | — |
| 1980 | 324 | #573 | — | — |
| 1975 | 366 | #495 | — | — |
| 1970 | 392 | #507 | — | — |
| 1965 | 393 | #479 | 5 | #4,287 |
| 1960 | 607 | #385 | — | — |
| 1955 | 601 | #354 | — | — |
| 1950 | 538 | #333 | — | — |
| 1945 | 313 | #402 | — | — |
| 1940 | 333 | #355 | — | — |
| 1935 | 385 | #321 | 7 | #3,172 |
| 1930 | 774 | #222 | 7 | #3,505 |
| 1925 | 1,173 | #186 | — | — |
| 1920 | 1,590 | #146 | 5 | #4,787 |
| 1915 | 1,532 | #130 | 5 | #4,229 |
| 1910 | 381 | #180 | — | — |
| 1905 | 288 | #177 | — | — |
| 1900 | 376 | #156 | — | — |
| 1895 | 329 | #139 | — | — |
| 1890 | 225 | #157 | — | — |
| 1885 | 121 | #169 | — | — |
| 1880 | 50 | #216 | — | — |
Famous people named Olga
- Olga of Kiev Nobleman · 890–969
- Olga Constantinovna of Russia Companion · 1851–1926
- Olga Tokarczuk Writer · b. 1962
- Olga Nikolaevna of Russia Politician · 1822–1892
- Olga Knipper Actor · 1868–1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Olga mean?
Borrowed in the 19th century from Old East Slavic О́льга (Ólĭga), name of a Kievan knyaginya (Saint Olga of Kiev), a medieval form of Helga, Old Norse heilagr (“holy; inviolable, sacred”).
How popular is the name Olga in 2025?
Olga ranked #3,201 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Olga?
62,070 babies have been named Olga in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Olga most popular?
Olga peaked in 1918, when 1,691 newborns received the name.
Is Olga a boy or girl name?
Olga is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Olga rising or falling?
Olga is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Olga?
Well-known people named Olga include Olga of Kiev (nobleman), Olga Constantinovna of Russia (companion), Olga Tokarczuk (writer).