Olivia
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Olive tree — symbol of peace, beauty, and abundance
Origin: Latin oliva (olive); possibly coined or popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night (1602)
Popularity: Ranked #1 in 2025 with 13,544 babies born.
History: Olivia has one of the most remarkable ascents in naming history. Shakespeare may have popularized it in Twelfth Night, but the modern era belongs to it entirely. Olivia held the #1 spot on the U.S. girls chart every year from 2019 through 2024. It is also #1 in the UK, Australia, and many European countries simultaneously. Its musicality, the classic Liv and Livvy nicknames, and its effortlessly elegant sound make it a once-in-a-generation name phenomenon.
Famous people named Olivia: Olivia Rodrigo (singer), Olivia Wilde (actress/director), Olivia Colman (actress), Olivia Pope (Scandal character)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Olivia? About 1 in 246 babies born in 2025 were named Olivia, or roughly 37.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Olivia
What does the name Olivia mean?
Olivia means “Olive tree — symbol of peace, beauty, and abundance” from Latin oliva (olive); possibly coined or popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night (1602) roots.
What is the origin of the name Olivia?
Olivia has Latin oliva (olive); possibly coined or popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night (1602) origin. The traditional meaning is “Olive tree — symbol of peace, beauty, and abundance”.
How popular is Olivia?
Olivia ranked #1 in 2025 — given to 13,544 babies that year.
When was Olivia most popular?
Olivia peaked in 2014 with 19,836 babies registered that year.
Is Olivia a boy or girl name?
Olivia is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Olivias in registered births are female.
How long has Olivia been recorded?
Olivia appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.