Oleen
A feminine name of obscure origin, possibly related to the French aulne "alder tree".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Oleen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Oleen today is around 132 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oleen births was 1924 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oleen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Oleen is about 132 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Oleens were born before 1904.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oleen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1924
10 babies that year
Average age
132
years old
1933 SSA rank
#4,700
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Oleen
The name Oleen has its origins in the Scandinavian languages, particularly in the Old Norse and Swedish tongues. It is derived from the Norse name Olaf or Olav, which itself traces back to the Old Norse words meaning "ancestor's descendant." The name Olaf was widespread among the Vikings, who inhabited Scandinavia and parts of Northern Europe during the 8th to 11th centuries.
In the Middle Ages, the name Olaf underwent various spelling variations, including Olave, Olaff, and Oleyn. The form Oleen emerged as a variation within the Swedish language, possibly influenced by the Swedish feminine name ending "-een." This particular spelling appears to have gained popularity in certain regions of Sweden during the 16th and 17th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oleen can be found in the Swedish church records of the late 16th century. In these records, a woman named Oleen Larsdotter is mentioned as having lived in the village of Kårkind, located in the Östergötland province of Sweden.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the first name Oleen. One such figure was Oleen Bergqvist (1751-1820), a Swedish painter known for her portraits and religious works. Another was Oleen Olofsdotter (1692-1772), a Swedish woman who gained recognition for her exceptional longevity, living to the remarkable age of 80 in an era when life expectancy was significantly lower.
In the realm of literature, Oleen Winnerstrand (1838-1918) was a Swedish novelist and playwright who wrote extensively about the lives of women in 19th-century Sweden. Her works, such as "The Mistress of Husaby" and "The Rector's Wife," were highly acclaimed and contributed to the development of Swedish literature.
Moving beyond Scandinavia, Oleen Greenhalgh (1856-1929) was an English artist and illustrator known for her delicate watercolor paintings and illustrations in children's books. Her work was exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London and gained widespread recognition during her lifetime.
Finally, Oleen Zumbrunn (1904-1981) was a Swiss tennis player who achieved notable success in the 1920s and 1930s. She won several prestigious tournaments, including the Swiss Championships and the German Championships, and represented Switzerland in international competitions.
People
Oleen + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oleen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oleen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oleen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Oleen a common name?
We classify Oleen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 44 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oleen most popular?
The single biggest year for Oleen was 1924, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oleen is about 132 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Oleen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oleen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.