Oliver
Meaning: Olive tree — a symbol of peace and fruitfulness
Origin: Latin Olivarius, or possibly Old Norse Áleifr (ancestor's relic)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #7
Total births: 15,282
History: Oliver surged in Sweden in the 2010s as part of the global wave. Dickens' Oliver Twist is read in Swedish schools. The name works seamlessly in Swedish pronunciation. Oliver represents the increasingly international nature of Swedish naming — a country whose children grow up speaking English almost as fluently as Swedish.
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| Current rank (2022) | #6 |
| Babies named Oliver in 2022 | 575 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 15,282 |
| Peak year | 2010 (725 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #4 |
| Years in records | 1998–2022 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 1 spot |
Frequently asked about Oliver
What does the name Oliver mean?
Oliver means “Olive tree — a symbol of peace and fruitfulness” from Latin Olivarius, or possibly Old Norse Áleifr (ancestor's relic) roots.
What is the origin of the name Oliver?
Oliver has Latin Olivarius, or possibly Old Norse Áleifr (ancestor's relic) origin. The traditional meaning is “Olive tree — a symbol of peace and fruitfulness”.
How popular is Oliver in Sweden?
Oliver ranked #6 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 575 babies that year.
When was Oliver most popular?
Oliver peaked in 2010 with 725 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Oliver a boy or girl name?
Oliver is predominantly a boys' name in Sweden — over 90% of Olivers in registered births are male.
How long has Oliver been recorded in Sweden?
Oliver appears in birth records in Sweden across 25 years — from 1998 through 2022.