Olivia
Olivia derives from the Latin word 'oliva' meaning olive tree, a symbol of peace and fertility. The name was popularized by Shakespeare in his play 'Twelfth Night' and has maintained enduring appeal for centuries.
Current Popularity
#1 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely popular choice in recent years
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well across different cultures
- •Natural, beautiful nickname options available
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Olivia Newton-John
Singer and actress
Olivia Wilde
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Olivia Colman
Academy Award-winning actress
Olivia Rodrigo
Singer-songwriter
Statistics
553,664
Total births since 1880
2014
Peak year
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