girl name
Octavia
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#308 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Octavia in the US, 1880–2025
Octavia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2021, when 1,238 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 982.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Octavia a boy or a girl name?
Octavia is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Octavia?
In 2025, Octavia ranked #308 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Octavia most popular?
Octavia was most popular in 2021, when about 1,238 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.