Olli
Boy name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Olli: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2012.
The cheerful name Olli is a Finnish and German diminutive of Oliver, ultimately deriving from the Old Norse *Áleifr*, meaning "ancestor's descendant." While less common in Scotland, it has gained some modern use as a fresh alternative to Ollie. The most famous bearer is Finnish racing driver Olli Mäki, the subject of the award-winning film *The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki*. In popular culture, Olli is known as the sweet-natured security guard in the animated series *Bob's Burgers*. Though it lacks direct Scottish place connections, the root name Oliver is robustly popular in Scotland, particularly in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Olli offers a lean, friendly feel that pairs well with longer surnames.
Boy 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20126 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7033 babies
- Total births
- 22since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 10%vs prior 5y