Olene vs Oletha
Side-by-side comparison of Olene and Oletha — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Olene | Oletha |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 1,347 | 1,214 |
| Peak Year | 1922 | 1923 |
| Peak Year Births | 66 | 41 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1898 | 1897 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Olene | Oletha |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | 7 | 5 |
| 1900ss | 52 | 39 |
| 1910ss | 322 | 238 |
| 1920ss | 482 | 329 |
| 1930ss | 286 | 205 |
| 1940ss | 130 | 113 |
| 1950ss | 54 | 99 |
| 1960ss | 14 | 103 |
| 1970ss | — | 78 |
| 1980ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1898–1962.