Name meaning & stats
Oleg
Oleg. 466 US babies since 1940, peak 2019. Notable Olegs are 1.5× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2019
466 US babies were named Oleg between 1940 and 2025.
Where Olegs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.5× | Low · 6 people |
| Businessperson | 1.5× | Low · 3 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Olegs show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2019)