Olin

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.

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.

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.

Olin is also given to girls.

Pronounced OH-lin.

As of October 2026, Olin ranked #1849 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #327 in 1903.