Ollin
An indigenous Nahuatl name meaning "movement" or "motion of life".
Name Census estimates that about 213 living Americans carry the first name Ollin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ollin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ollin births was 2022 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ollin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
213
~ 1 in 1,609,175 Americans
Peak year
2022
17 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,114
Tracked since 1919
Census
Ollin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 256 people with the first name Ollin, which placed it at #32,700 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,700
National first-name rank
People counted
256
256 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
60.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ollin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ollin is Hispanic at 60.2%. The next largest groups are White (30.1%) and Black (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ollin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ollin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino60.2% · 154
- White30.1% · 77
- Black or African American5.5% · 14
- Two or more races2.0% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 3
Popularity
Ollin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ollin from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 98 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ollin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ollin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ollin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ollins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ollin
The name Ollin has its origins in the Nahuatl language of the Aztec civilization in ancient Mexico. It is derived from the word "ollin," which means "movement" or "to move." The Aztecs revered the concept of movement and change, and this name reflects their belief in the cyclical nature of life.
The name Ollin was likely used during the height of the Aztec civilization, which spanned from the 14th to the 16th centuries. It may have been given to children born during times of significant change or transition, or to those who were expected to play an important role in the community's growth and development.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient Aztec texts or codices, it is possible that it was mentioned in oral traditions or mythological stories that were passed down through generations. The Aztecs had a rich cultural heritage, and their names often carried symbolic meanings related to their cosmology and worldview.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ollin can be found in the writings of Spanish chroniclers who documented the Aztec civilization during the 16th century. These accounts provide valuable insights into the customs and practices of the Aztec people, including their naming conventions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ollin. One of the most famous is Ollin Yoliztli (c. 1480 - 1563), a renowned Aztec poet and philosopher who lived during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. His works explored themes of spirituality, nature, and the human experience.
Another individual of note is Ollin Tzin (c. 1350 - 1428), a powerful ruler of the city-state of Tenochcalco (modern-day Mexico City) during the late 14th century. He is credited with expanding the city's influence and strengthening its military might.
In more recent times, Ollin Morales (1914 - 2008) was a Mexican artist and muralist known for his vibrant depictions of indigenous life and traditions. His works can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Mexico.
Ollin Levi (1926 - 2017) was a Mexican-American civil rights activist and labor organizer who played a pivotal role in the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. He fought for the rights of farm workers and advocated for social justice and equality.
Finally, Ollin Tzotzil (b. 1985) is a contemporary Mexican writer and poet whose work explores themes of identity, indigenous culture, and the human condition. Her writings have garnered critical acclaim and have been translated into several languages.
People
Ollin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ollin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ollin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ollin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 213 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ollin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,609,175 US residents.
Is Ollin a common name?
We classify Ollin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 301 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ollin most popular?
The single biggest year for Ollin was 2022, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ollin is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ollin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 256 people with the name Ollin, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,700 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ollin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ollin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ollin leans strongly male. 226 people counted with this name were male (90.0%), compared with 25 female bearers (10.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ollin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ollin is Hispanic at 60.2%. The next largest groups are White (30.1%) and Black (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ollin most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Ollin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.2% (154 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ollin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ollin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ollin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ollin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ollin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ollin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Ollin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.