Olivia
Peaked at #1 nationally in 2019, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Olivia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
Meaning & origin
Olivia is generally traced to the Latin oliva, "olive tree" — a traditional symbol of peace — though some name historians also link it to the Roman family name Oliverius. Its first known use in English is usually credited to William Shakespeare, who gave the name to a central character in Twelfth Night (c. 1601-02).
Notable people & culture
Olivia has been the most popular girls' name in the United States for most of the 2020s, a run often credited to its blend of literary pedigree and a soft, modern sound. Well-known bearers include actresses Olivia de Havilland and Olivia Colman, singer-actress Olivia Newton-John, and singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo.
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Olivia — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1
in 2019
Current rank
#1
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Olivia reached its peak popularity for girls in 2019, ranking #1 nationally with 18,569 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2 (2014) to #1 (2024) — a 50% improvement.
As of 2024, Olivia ranks #1 nationally for girls, with 14,718 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1 | 14,718 |
| 2023 | #1 | 15,313 |
| 2022 | #1 | 16,654 |
| 2021 | #1 | 17,841 |
| 2020 | #1 | 17,682 |
| 2019 | #1 | 18,569 |
| 2018 | #2 | 18,055 |
| 2017 | #2 | 18,777 |
Olivia — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1745
in 2004
Current rank
#5811
in 2024
Years tracked
61
1923–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1923, Olivia reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #1745 nationally with 73 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4355 (2014) to #5811 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Olivia ranks #5811 nationally for boys, with 16 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,811 | 16 |
| 2023 | #11,865 | 6 |
| 2022 | #5,798 | 16 |
| 2021 | #8,648 | 9 |
| 2020 | #6,533 | 13 |
| 2019 | #7,063 | 12 |
| 2018 | #8,636 | 9 |
| 2017 | #6,990 | 12 |
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 Olivia most popular?
Olivia was most popular in 2019, when it ranked #1 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Olivia becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Olivia?
At least 554,445 babies have been recorded with the name Olivia in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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