Olson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Olson means 'ancestor' or 'forefather'.
Meaning of the Name Olson
Olson is a variant of Olson, a surname derived from the Scandinavian name Olaus, meaning 'ancestor' or 'forefather'. It originated in Norway and Sweden and was brought to English-speaking countries as a last name. The name Olson signifies a connection to one's roots and heritage.
Popularity of the Name Olson
The popularity for the name Olson peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 22 births, which ranked number 10,080 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Olson had the most male births in 2018 with 22, which ranked number 4,471 out of 14,095 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Olson
Popularity of Olson by State
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