Olive
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Olive tree, symbol of peace
Origin: Latin/English
Popularity: Ranked #197 in 2025 with 1,597 babies born.
History: From the Latin 'oliva' meaning olive tree, a symbol of peace since ancient times. The olive branch is a universal symbol of peace. Drew Barrymore named her daughter Olive, boosting the name's revival.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Olive? About 1 in 2,075 babies born in 2025 were named Olive, or roughly 4.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Olive
What does the name Olive mean?
Olive means “Olive tree, symbol of peace” from Latin/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Olive?
Olive has Latin/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Olive tree, symbol of peace”.
How popular is Olive?
Olive ranked #197 in 2025 — given to 1,597 babies that year.
When was Olive most popular?
Olive peaked in 2022 with 1,836 babies registered that year.
Is Olive a boy or girl name?
Olive is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Olives in registered births are female.
How long has Olive been recorded?
Olive appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.