Olon
One who is loyal and brave.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Olon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Olon today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Olon births was 1923 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Olon. 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 Olon is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Olons were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Olon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1923
12 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1967 SSA rank
#4,385
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Olon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Olon from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 63 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Olon 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 Olon 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 Olon
The name Olon is believed to have originated from the Mongolian language, with roots traced back to the 13th century during the era of the Mongol Empire. It is derived from the word "olon," which translates to "many" or "numerous" in Mongolian. This suggests that the name may have been given to children born into large families or clans.
In the "Secret History of the Mongols," one of the oldest surviving Mongolian literary works dating back to the 13th century, there are references to individuals bearing the name Olon. This text provides valuable insights into the early usage of the name among the nomadic Mongol tribes.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Olon was Olon Suldatu, a Mongol military commander who served under Genghis Khan in the early 13th century. He is known for his participation in the conquest of the Khwarezmian Empire and other campaigns led by the Mongol forces.
Another notable figure was Olon Bator, a Mongolian prince and military leader who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the reunification of Mongolia and was instrumental in establishing the Khalkha Mongols as the dominant group in the region.
In the 19th century, Olon Dondogdulam was a prominent Mongolian Buddhist monk and scholar. He made significant contributions to the preservation and study of Buddhist teachings and literature in Mongolia.
During the 20th century, Olon Batkhuu was a Mongolian wrestler and the first Mongolian to compete in the Olympic Games. He participated in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and is celebrated as a pioneer in Mongolian sports history.
Olon Bat-Erdene, born in 1939, was a renowned Mongolian writer and poet. He is recognized for his works that explored themes of Mongolian identity, culture, and tradition, and is considered one of the most influential literary figures in modern Mongolian literature.
While the name Olon has its roots in Mongolian culture and history, it has also been adopted and used in other regions and cultures over time, though its origins can be traced back to the ancient Mongol tribes and their nomadic way of life.
People
Olon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Olon 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
Olon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Olon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Olon 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Olon a common name?
We classify Olon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Olon most popular?
The single biggest year for Olon was 1923, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Olon is about 81 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 Olon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Olon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Olon 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 Olon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Olon 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 Olon 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 Olon as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.