The name Olsen is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Olaf's son".

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Once associated very closely with the famous twins, Ashley and Mary-Kate, Olsen may now feel like an alternative to Emerson, Madison, and Olivia. Derived from Scandinavian roots, it means "son of Ole" or "Olaf's son".
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Predominantly used for boys in the US (and on the rise in recent years), it did feature in the stats for girls for the first time in 2020. 

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The name Olsen peaked for girls at #16900 in 2020. Olsen is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Olsen is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Olaf's son".

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An alternative to Oliver, Orson, or Colson, this Scandinavian surname is no longer tied exclusively to the well-publicized twins, Ashley and Mary-Kate. Instead, it fits in with other surname-style choices. Meaning "son of Ole" or "Olaf's son", it may further be interpreted as "son of the ancestor's descendant". 
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Rarely used before the 2000s, a recent year saw Olsen given to 64 boys: the highest number in US records. 

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The name Olsen peaked for boys at #2245 in 2024. The name is most popular in OLSEN, OLSEN, and OLSEN. Olsen is occasionally used for girls in 2020.

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