Total births
41
Boys' name · since 1914
Olavi
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 41 babies named Olavi, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 41
- total births
- 1914–1924
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Olavi sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 41 recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Olavi has been recorded 41 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1924.
- 41 total births
- 1914–1924 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
41 boys have been named Olavi since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1924.
- 41
- total births
- 1914–1924
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Olavi was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
9 babies were named Olavi in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Olavi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Olavi splits its recorded history at 1920: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Olavi at a glance
Last recorded 1924Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Olavi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1924
- Peak year (1920)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Olavi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Olavi's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Olavi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
20 births
- 1920s
1920s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 21 births (51% of all-time use).
Olavi by state
Where Olavi concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 12.2% |
Massachusetts share of Olavi's total US births 12.2%
5 of 41 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Olavi? ▼
41 babies have been named Olavi since 1914. It was last recorded in 1924. The peak year was 1920 with 9 births.
When was Olavi most popular? ▼
Olavi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Olavi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Olavi are Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Olavi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Olavi since 1914 -- 11 years through the most recent 1924 data.
What names are similar to Olavi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Olan, Olaf, Olajuwon, Ola, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Olavi's data
- Massachusetts records the most Olavis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Olavi
Nearby Names Like Olavi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Olavi
Olan Boy
#4585 2,732 births
Olaf Boy
#12357 2,531 births
Olajuwon Boy
#9256 641 births
Ola Boy
624 births
Olando Boy
621 births
Compare Olavi side by side: Olavi vs Olan Olavi vs Olaf Olavi vs Olajuwon
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1924 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Olavi: Baby Name Since 1914 - 41 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/olavi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Olavi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.