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Olin

The name Olin peaked for girls at #5430 in 1926. Olin is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Olin is a boy's name of Swedish origin meaning "ancestor, to inherit, legacy; from the low-lying land".

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Distinctive yet familiar, Olin is both a Scandinavian name and an English surname. Currently a rare choice, yet reminiscent of popular options, like Oliver, Orion, and Colin. 
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Following its Scandinavian roots, Olin is a variant of Olaf, via the feminine form, Oline, whereas an English name, it comes from Olander or Hollander, referring to someone who comes from "low-lying land", such as The Netherlands. 
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Olin was once a Top 1000 name in the US, peaking in 1903 at #322, but went into decline during the 30s and by the 60s, it was out of the charts. As of 2024 however, the name might receive a new wake of attention after Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds revealed it as the name of their fourth baby, joining sisters James, Inez, and Betty.

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The name Olin peaked for boys at #327 in 1903. The name is most popular in South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Olin is occasionally used for girls in 1926.

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