Oliver
Peaked at #3 nationally in 2019, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Oliver has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Oliver — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1392
in 1905
Current rank
#5241
in 2024
Years tracked
76
1905–2024
Trend
Rising
Oliver was already at its most popular for girls in 1905 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1392), with 9 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #8839 (2014) to #5241 (2024) — a 41% improvement.
As of 2024, Oliver ranks #5241 nationally for girls, with 25 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,241 | 25 |
| 2023 | #4,837 | 28 |
| 2022 | #4,871 | 28 |
| 2021 | #5,059 | 26 |
| 2020 | #5,448 | 23 |
| 2019 | #5,743 | 22 |
| 2018 | #6,452 | 19 |
| 2017 | #7,745 | 15 |
Oliver — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#3
in 2019
Current rank
#3
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Oliver reached its peak popularity for boys in 2019, ranking #3 nationally with 13,964 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #32 (2014) to #3 (2024) — a 91% improvement.
As of 2024, Oliver ranks #3 nationally for boys, with 15,343 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3 | 15,343 |
| 2023 | #3 | 14,782 |
| 2022 | #3 | 15,161 |
| 2021 | #3 | 14,707 |
| 2020 | #3 | 14,275 |
| 2019 | #3 | 13,964 |
| 2018 | #5 | 13,499 |
| 2017 | #10 | 13,224 |
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 — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Oliver most popular?
Oliver was most popular in 2019, when it ranked #3 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Oliver becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Oliver?
At least 255,607 babies have been recorded with the name Oliver in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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