Will my child share the name Ole with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Ole per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ole in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ole becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ole has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1341 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1156 in 2008. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Ole a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ole is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ole a popular baby name in the United States?

Ole does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4790

Ole

Ole is a distinctive choice, ranked #4790 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Ole in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#4790

About the Name Ole

Ole has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1341 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1156 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

Ole is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.