Total births
37
Unisex name · since 1917
Olee
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 37 babies named Olee, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 37
- total births
- 1917–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
37 girls have been named Olee since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Olee recorded 37 times among girls since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1935.
- 37 total births
- 1917–1935 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
37 girls have been named Olee since 1917, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1935.
- 37
- total births
- 1917–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Olee was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
9 babies were named Olee in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Olee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Olee's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Olee at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Olee popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1935
- Peak year (1920)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Olee popularity over time - boys
28 total births recorded since 1921 (Olee as boys' name)
Olee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Olee's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Olee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
- 1930s
1930s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 17 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Olee? ▼
Olee has been given to 37 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1935. 9 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Olee most popular? ▼
Olee was most popular in the 1920s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Is Olee a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Olee is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 37 births, and as a boy's name it has 28 births.
How long has the name Olee been used? ▼
Records for Olee go back to 1917, giving 19 years of history through 1935.
What names are similar to Olee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oleta, Olevia, Olene, Oletha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Olee's data
- Olee's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 1930s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Olee
Nearby Names Like Olee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Olee
Oleta Girl
5,472 births
Olevia Girl
1,945 births
Olene Girl
1,347 births
Oletha Girl
1,214 births
Olena Girl
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Compare Olee side by side: Olee vs Oleta Olee vs Olevia Olee vs Olene
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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, 1917–1935 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Olee: Baby Name Since 1917 - 37 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/olee. 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 Olee 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.