Olaf Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Olaf means 'ancestor's relic' and is associated with the pride of Nordic heritage.
Meaning of the Name Olaf
Olaf is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Óláfr, which is composed of the elements Anu (ancestor) and laf (relic, heritage). It is commonly associated with Norway and has been borne by several kings in the country's history. The name signifies a strong ancestral heritage and is often chosen as a symbol of pride in one's Nordic roots.
Popularity of the Name Olaf
The popularity for the name Olaf peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 79 births, which ranked number 1,430 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Olaf had the most male births in 1916 with 79, which ranked number 662 out of 4,535 male names. The number of births for the name Olaf has declined sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 6 births, a decline of -60.00%. Among males, Olaf has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 6 births, a decline of -60.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Olaf
- 20 Year Trend of Olaf: -53.85%
- 10 Year Trend of Olaf: -60.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Olaf: -60.00%
Popularity of Olaf by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Olaf. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Olaf in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Olaf is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Olaf
- Total Births of Olaf: 5 (-8.76%)
- Male Births of Olaf: 5 (-8.76%)
Given the downward trend of Olaf over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.76% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Olaf have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.76%.