Oley
Pronunciation: [ OHL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Oley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 56 babies have been named Oley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Oley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,171 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,171
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Oley is also used as a girl name, ranked #69647.
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About the Name Oley
Oley is a boy name .
Is Oley a boy or girl name? Oley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,171 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,647. Oley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Oley is currently ranked #16,171 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Oley include Olen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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