Will my child share the name Ollie with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 412 UK babies named Ollie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ollie in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ollie becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ollie has been fairly steady, ranked #123 in 2025 against #92 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #63 in 2010.

Is Ollie a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ollie 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.

Who are some famous people named Ollie?

Notable people named Ollie include: Ollie Norris and Ollie Gordon II.

Is Ollie a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👦 Boy's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #123

Ollie

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Ollie sits comfortably in the UK charts at #123 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

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UK Rank 2025

#123

About the Name Ollie

Ollie ranked #123 in 2025, down from its peak of #63 in 2010 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 12 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.

Ollie is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ollie in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Ollie

Ollie Norris — Ollie Norris is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby.
Ollie Gordon II — Ollie Gordon II is an American professional football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL).
Ollie Gleichenhaus — Oliver George Gleichenhaus was an American restaurateur who was known as the "re-inventor" of the hamburger.

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