Olive
Olive is derived from the olive tree, a symbol of peace and wisdom in ancient Greek and Roman cultures. The name evokes natural beauty and has a vintage charm that has been revived in recent years.
Current Popularity
#171 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple and easy to spell
- •Works well in multiple languages
- •Strong literary and cultural associations
- •Nickname Ollie can be used for any gender
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Famous People
Olive Schreiner
South African author and activist
Olive Thomas
Silent film actress
Olive Oatman
19th-century frontier figure
Olive Custance
British poet
Statistics
65,312
Total births since 1880
2022
Peak year
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