Oletha vs Olene
Side-by-side comparison of Oletha and Olene — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Oletha | Olene |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 1,214 | 1,347 |
| Peak Year | 1923 | 1922 |
| Peak Year Births | 41 | 66 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1897 | 1898 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Oletha | Olene |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | 5 | 7 |
| 1900ss | 39 | 52 |
| 1910ss | 238 | 322 |
| 1920ss | 329 | 482 |
| 1930ss | 205 | 286 |
| 1940ss | 113 | 130 |
| 1950ss | 99 | 54 |
| 1960ss | 103 | 14 |
| 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, 1897–1980.