Olga
Girl name · 18 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Olga: 18 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1974.
A strong, classic name with Scandinavian roots, Olga is the Russian and Slavic form of the Old Norse Helga, meaning “holy” or “blessed.” It was introduced to the British Isles through Viking influence and later spread via royal and noble connections. Perhaps its most famous bearer was Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia, the eldest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, whose tragic fate has lent the name a poignant historical weight. Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut captured global hearts with her daring routines at the 1972 Olympics, bringing the name modern athletic fame. While no prominent Scottish place shares the name, the variant Helga remains close kin. In Scotland, Olga has seen steady, if modest, use since the 1970s, often chosen for its timeless, pan-European elegance.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19746 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7983 babies
- Total births
- 18since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y