Oliver
Male name · ↑ Rising
94,115
Total Births
2019
Peak Year
#3
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Oliver
Oliver is of Latin and French origin, possibly meaning 'olive tree,' famously borne by Oliver Twist. It has surged into the US top 5 in the 2020s after decades of modest use. The name is #1 in several other English-speaking countries.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 4,850 births |
| 1890s | 4,634 births |
| 1900s | 4,625 births |
| 1910s | 5,908 births |
| 1920s | 5,258 births |
| 1930s | 3,061 births |
| 1940s | 2,526 births |
| 1950s | 2,025 births |
| 1960s | 1,320 births |
| 1970s | 1,480 births |
| 1980s | 1,604 births |
| 1990s | 2,541 births |
| 2000s | 6,871 births |
| 2010s | 21,630 births |
| 2020s | 25,782 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oliver?
Oliver has been given to 94,115 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2019 with 6,558 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #3.
Is Oliver a boy or girl name?
Oliver is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Oliver most popular?
Oliver was most popular in 2019, when 6,558 babies were given this name. The name has been gaining popularity recently.
How old is the name Oliver?
Oliver first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).