Name meaning & stats
Oli
Oli. 157 US babies since 1940, peak 2023. Notable Olis are 1.5× over-represented as rugby players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2023
157 US babies were named Oli between 1940 and 2025.
Oli around the world
- England & Wales: 301 babies since 1996, peak 2016, No. 1,226 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Olis end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.4× | Low · 4 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Low · 3 people |
| Rugby player | 1.5× | Low · 3 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are rugby players, Olis show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 30% of Olis use it
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2023)