Ola
Peaked at #140 nationally in 1886, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ola has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Ola — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#140
in 1886
Current rank
#7149
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Ola reached its peak popularity for girls in 1886, ranking #140 nationally with 186 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #11692 (2014) to #7149 (2024) — a 39% improvement.
As of 2024, Ola ranks #7149 nationally for girls, with 16 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,149 | 16 |
| 2023 | #6,854 | 17 |
| 2022 | #8,913 | 12 |
| 2021 | #10,123 | 10 |
| 2020 | #7,855 | 14 |
| 2019 | #8,490 | 13 |
| 2018 | #9,650 | 11 |
| 2017 | #7,025 | 17 |
Ola — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#659
in 1889
Last ranked
#6989
in 1980
Years tracked
59
1881–1980
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Ola reached its peak popularity for boys in 1889, ranking #659 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Ola hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1980, when it stood at #6989.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | #6,989 | 5 |
| 1976 | #4,782 | 7 |
| 1970 | #4,583 | 6 |
| 1954 | #4,211 | 5 |
| 1953 | #3,688 | 6 |
| 1951 | #3,617 | 6 |
| 1950 | #4,052 | 5 |
| 1948 | #2,739 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ola most popular?
Ola was most popular in 1886, when it ranked #140 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ola becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ola?
At least 30,261 babies have been recorded with the name Ola in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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