Olgie
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "tall and brave".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Olgie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Olgie today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Olgie births was 1921 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Olgie. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Olgie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1921
8 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1929 SSA rank
#4,449
Tracked since 1906
Popularity
Olgie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Olgie from the 1900s through to the 1920s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 19 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Olgie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Olgie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Olgie
The name Olgie is believed to have originated from the Old Germanic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Germanic word "ald," which means "old" or "ancient," and the suffix "gis," which signifies "pledge" or "promise." Together, the name Olgie can be interpreted as "one who keeps ancient promises" or "ancient pledge."
In the early medieval period, the name Olgie was primarily found among Germanic tribes residing in modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of northern France. It was a popular name among nobles and warriors, reflecting their commitment to upholding traditional values and honoring ancient vows.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Olgie can be found in the Codex Aureus, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript containing the Gospels written in the Carolingian minuscule script. It mentions an Olgie, a nobleman from the Frankish kingdom, who was a trusted advisor to Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Olgie. In the 11th century, Olgie the Fearless was a renowned Danish Viking warrior who participated in numerous raids and battles across Europe. His exploits were chronicled in the Gesta Danorum, a 12th-century work of Danish history.
During the Crusades, Olgie de Montfort (1098-1144) was a French knight who fought valiantly in the Second Crusade. He is mentioned in the accounts of William of Tyre, a medieval chronicler, for his bravery in the siege of Damascus.
In the 14th century, Olgie von Kempten (1320-1385) was a German scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of canon law. His writings were influential during the Renaissance and the Reformation periods.
Another notable figure was Olgie Visconti (1451-1512), an Italian nobleman and military leader from the powerful Visconti family of Milan. He played a crucial role in the Italian Wars and was known for his strategic acumen on the battlefield.
The name Olgie, while uncommon in modern times, has a rich historical legacy that spans various cultures and eras. It serves as a testament to the enduring nature of ancient traditions and the valor of those who upheld them.
People
Olgie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Olgie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Olgie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Olgie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Olgie 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 Olgie a common name?
We classify Olgie 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, 30 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Olgie most popular?
The single biggest year for Olgie was 1921, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Olgie is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Olgie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Olgie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Olgie 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.
Is Olgie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Olgie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Olgie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Olgie as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.