Ollie Cates

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ollie Cates — Welsh
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ollie Cates is a name that combines Welsh origins. The first name Ollie is a feminine given name of Welsh origin. Ollie is a given name and a nickname, often as a shortened form of Oliver, Olive, Olympia, Olga, or Olivia. Variants include Olie, Oli, Oly, and Olly. Given name Ollie Marie Adams (1925–1998), American gospel and R&B singer Ollie Bassett (born 1998), Northern Irish footballer Ollie Bostock (born 2007), Welsh footballer Ollie E. The surname Cates: Challen Cates (born 1967), American actress Clifton Bledsoe Cates (1893–1970), 19th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps David Allan Cates (born 1956), American novelist Fatima Cates (1865–1900), British Muslim convert and activist George Cates (1911–2002), American musical conductor associated with Lawrence Welk George Edward Cates (1892–1917), English recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War I Gilbert Cates (1934–2011), American film director Kristy Cates (born 1977), American stage actress and singer Michael Cates (born 1961), Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University Mir. Ollie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ollie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ollie

Welsh

Ollie is a given name and a nickname, often as a shortened form of Oliver, Olive, Olympia, Olga, or Olivia. Variants include Olie, Oli, Oly, and Olly. Given name Ollie Marie Adams (1925–1998), American gospel and R&B singer Ollie Bassett (born 1998), Northern Irish footballer Ollie Bostock (born 2007), Welsh footballer Ollie E.

Surname: Cates

English

Challen Cates (born 1967), American actress Clifton Bledsoe Cates (1893–1970), 19th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps David Allan Cates (born 1956), American novelist Fatima Cates (1865–1900), British Muslim convert and activist George Cates (1911–2002), American musical conductor associated with Lawrence Welk George Edward Cates (1892–1917), English recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War I Gilbert Cates (1934–2011), American film director Kristy Cates (born 1977), American stage actress and singer Michael Cates (born 1961), Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University Mir.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ollie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ollie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ollie Cates

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ollie Cates:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ollie?
The first name Ollie originates from Welsh. Ollie is a given name and a nickname, often as a shortened form of Oliver, Olive, Olympia, Olga, or Olivia. Variants include Olie, Oli, Oly, and Olly. Given name Ollie Marie Adams (1925–1998), American gospel and R&B singer Ollie Bassett (born 1998), Northern Irish footballer Ollie Bostock (born 2007), Welsh footballer Ollie E.
When was Ollie most popular?
The name Ollie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cates?
The surname Cates originates from English. Challen Cates (born 1967), American actress Clifton Bledsoe Cates (1893–1970), 19th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps David Allan Cates (born 1956), American novelist Fatima Cates (1865–1900), British Muslim convert and activist George Cates (1911–2002), American musical conductor associated with Lawrence Welk George Edward Cates (1892–1917), English recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War I Gilbert Cates (1934–2011), American film director Kristy Cates (born 1977), American stage actress and singer Michael Cates (born 1961), Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University Mir.
What are the origins of the name Ollie Cates?
The name Ollie Cates combines two different traditions: the first name Ollie has Welsh roots, while the surname Cates originates from English.
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