Olive
Peaked at #82 nationally in 1893, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Olive has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Olive — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#82
in 1893
Current rank
#171
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Olive reached its peak popularity for girls in 1893, ranking #82 nationally with 589 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #281 (2014) to #171 (2024) — a 39% improvement.
As of 2024, Olive ranks #171 nationally for girls, with 1,778 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #171 | 1,778 |
| 2023 | #180 | 1,649 |
| 2022 | #158 | 1,836 |
| 2021 | #182 | 1,635 |
| 2020 | #196 | 1,491 |
| 2019 | #214 | 1,434 |
| 2018 | #268 | 1,232 |
| 2017 | #256 | 1,252 |
Olive — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#928
in 1891
Last ranked
#11864
in 2023
Years tracked
47
1885–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1885, Olive reached its peak popularity for boys in 1891, ranking #928 nationally with 6 babies given the name that year.
Olive hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #11864.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #11,864 | 6 |
| 2022 | #13,788 | 5 |
| 2021 | #11,750 | 6 |
| 2020 | #11,613 | 6 |
| 2017 | #11,806 | 6 |
| 2016 | #8,628 | 9 |
| 2010 | #13,721 | 5 |
| 1957 | #3,865 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Olive most popular?
Olive was most popular in 1893, when it ranked #82 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Olive becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Olive?
At least 65,699 babies have been recorded with the name Olive in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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