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
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 12,982. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 17,335
- 2012: 17,333
- 2013: 18,454
- 2014: 19,840
- 2015: 19,729
- 2016: 19,414
- 2017: 18,778
- 2018: 18,061
- 2019: 18,577
- 2020: 17,691
- 2021: 17,847
- 2022: 16,670
- 2023: 15,329
- 2024: 14,772
- 2025: 13,544
- 2026 (projected): 12,982
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
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Olivia Wilde
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Olivia Colman
Academy Award-winning actress
Olivia Rodrigo
Singer-songwriter
Statistics
567,345
Total births since 1880
2014
Peak year
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