Olsen
Scandinavian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Olsen
Olsen is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Ole," derived from the Old Norse name Óleifr (Olaf), with the suffix "-sen" indicating descent.
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Etymology
Olsen is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Ole," derived from the Old Norse name Óleifr (Olaf), with the suffix "-sen" indicating descent. The name is primarily used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with significant adoption among Scandinavian immigrants to North America and other regions during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Olsen currently ranks #2,176 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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