Olivia
Female name · ↑ Rising
250,263
Total Births
2019
Peak Year
#1
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Olivia
Olivia was likely coined by Shakespeare for Twelfth Night, derived from Latin oliva meaning 'olive.' It became the #1 US female name in 2019 and has held the position since. Notable Olivias include Olivia Wilde, Olivia Colman, and Olivia Rodrigo.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,047 births |
| 1890s | 1,236 births |
| 1900s | 1,563 births |
| 1910s | 1,871 births |
| 1920s | 2,090 births |
| 1930s | 1,670 births |
| 1940s | 2,907 births |
| 1950s | 2,461 births |
| 1960s | 1,572 births |
| 1970s | 3,081 births |
| 1980s | 5,419 births |
| 1990s | 29,411 births |
| 2000s | 59,676 births |
| 2010s | 80,238 births |
| 2020s | 56,021 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Olivia?
Olivia has been given to 250,263 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2019 with 14,249 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #1.
Is Olivia a boy or girl name?
Olivia is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Olivia most popular?
Olivia was most popular in 2019, when 14,249 babies were given this name. The name has been gaining popularity recently.
How old is the name Olivia?
Olivia first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).