Olman

♂ Boy

Pronounced OL-man /ˈoʊl.mæn/Medium

Meaning: A given name seen especially in Costa Rica and Central America; its origin is debated — sometimes linked to the Olmec people, sometimes an Anglo-styled coinage. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A Central American name: Olman is used in Costa Rica; its origin is debated (said 'OL-man'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowSpanish, American

MeaningA given name seen especially in Costa Rica and Central America; its origin is debated — sometimes linked to the Olmec people, sometimes an Anglo-styled coinage. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#11908 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Olman is used as a first name in Costa Rica and Central America, but its origin is unsettled — theories range from the Olmec people to a mid-century Anglo-styled coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'OL-man').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Central American families. Rare, regional, and debated.

Did you know? Olman is a given name notably common in Costa Rica; its source is debated — perhaps a nod to the Olmec, perhaps an Anglo-flavored coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'OL-man').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Olman — Central American given name; origin debated

Variations

OlmánOlmarOlvin

Nicknames

OlMan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olman mean?

Olman is a given name used in Costa Rica; its origin is debated (perhaps Olmec, perhaps a coinage). Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Olman?

It's said OL-man /ˈoʊl.mæn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Olman a boy or girl name?

Olman is a boy's name.

How popular is Olman?

Olman is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Central American families.