Son of Olaf
A patronymic surname of Scandinavian origin, specifically meaning 'son of Olaf.' The name Olaf itself is derived from the Old Norse name Áleifr, meaning 'ancestor's relic' or 'descendant of ancestors.'
Less common today
Olson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,293 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL safety
The mayor of Rock Ridge · Blazing Saddles
