Ollice
A masculine name with unknown origins, possibly a variant of Otis.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ollice. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ollice today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ollice births was 1914 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ollice. 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 Ollice is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ollices were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ollice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1914
7 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1954 SSA rank
#4,215
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Ollice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ollice from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Ollice remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ollice 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 Ollice 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 Ollice
The given name Ollice is an uncommon one with a rich and intriguing history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic language of Gaulish, spoken by the Gauls who inhabited parts of modern-day France, Belgium, and Switzerland. The name is derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "allo-," which means "other" or "foreign."
In the early medieval period, the name Ollice was prevalent among the Breton people of northwestern France. It was sometimes spelled as "Ollic" or "Olliz." During this time, the name was often associated with travelers, traders, and those who frequently interacted with people from different cultures and lands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ollice can be found in the Breton cartulary of Quimperlé, a collection of medieval charters and documents dating back to the 11th century. This cartulary mentions an individual named Ollice ap Gwilym, who lived in the region of Cornouaille in the late 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ollice. One such figure was Ollice de Brest, a Breton merchant and explorer who lived in the late 13th century. He is known for his travels to Iceland and Greenland, where he documented the lives of the Norse settlers in those regions.
In the 15th century, Ollice Quilleboeuf was a renowned Breton poet and playwright. Born in 1422, he is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the Breton language and literature during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Ollice Le Prévost, a Breton military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War between France and England. Born in 1378, he played a crucial role in several battles and was renowned for his strategic prowess.
In the realm of religion, Ollice de Quimper was a notable figure in the 16th century. Born in 1509, he was a Breton Catholic priest and scholar who wrote extensively on theological subjects and contributed to the preservation of Breton cultural heritage.
The name Ollice has also appeared in various literary works over the centuries. In the medieval Breton romance "Erec and Enide," written by Chrétien de Troyes in the late 12th century, one of the characters is named Ollice. This literary reference showcases the name's long-standing presence in Breton culture and folklore.
People
Ollice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ollice 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
Ollice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ollice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ollice 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Ollice a common name?
We classify Ollice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ollice most popular?
The single biggest year for Ollice was 1914, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ollice is about 85 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 Ollice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ollice a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ollice in the SSA data are male. 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 Ollice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ollice 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 Ollice 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 Ollice as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.