Olivia
Olivia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2014, when 19,840 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 13,544.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Olivia popular?
Steady Olivia has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 95,853 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 184,561 | |
| 2000s | 156,054 | |
| 1990s | 75,913 | |
| 1980s | 14,060 | |
| 1970s | 7,846 | |
| 1960s | 4,016 | |
| 1950s | 6,100 | |
| 1940s | 7,201 | |
| 1930s | 3,922 | |
| 1920s | 4,982 | |
| 1910s | 3,545 | |
| 1900s | 1,575 | |
| 1890s | 1,099 | |
| 1880s | 618 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Olivia mean?
Olivia derives from the Latin oliva, “olive tree,” a symbol of peace. Shakespeare popularised it as a character name in Twelfth Night.
Nicknames for Olivia
- Liv
- Livvy
- Ollie
Variants & spellings
- Olive
- Olivial
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Olivia mean?
Olivia means Olive tree. Olivia derives from the Latin oliva, “olive tree,” a symbol of peace. Shakespeare popularised it as a character name in Twelfth Night.
What is the origin of the name Olivia?
Olivia is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Olivia?
Olivia is pronounced “oh-LIV-ee-uh.”
Is Olivia a boy or a girl name?
Olivia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Olivia a popular name right now?
Olivia has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Olivia?
In 2025, Olivia ranked #1 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Olivia most popular?
Olivia was most popular in 2014, when about 19,840 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Olivia?
Common nicknames for Olivia include Liv, Livvy, Ollie.
What names are similar to Olivia?
Names similar to Olivia include Amelia, Isabella, Sophia, Ava.
What names go well with Olivia?
Latin names that pair well with Olivia include Mark, Emily, Ava, Oliver, Patrick.