Olaf

Olaf is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Olaf at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Olaf

Olaf belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Olaf first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #393 in 1885, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 2,525 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Olaf in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#393 in 1885
Peak year
1916
Babies named Olaf in 2024
5
Total since 1880
2,525

Olaf in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#506 in 2015
Babies named Olaf in 2025
9
Total since 1996
764

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Olaf mean?

The meaning of Olaf is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Olaf a boy or girl name?

Olaf is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Olaf?

Olaf comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Olaf?

Olaf first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #393 in 1885, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com.