Olivia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced oh-LIV-ee-uh · 4 syllables
Olivia means “olive tree”, from Latin.
From Latin Oliva, an early saints’ name from oliva (“olive; olive branch”). First popularized by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
- Meaning
- olive tree
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- oh-LIV-ee-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #1
- US babies a year
- about 15,644 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Classic, Literary
- Nicknames
- Liv
How popular is Olivia?
Olivia was the #1 name in the US in 2025, given to 13,554 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Most popular in Arizona (#1), California (#1), Florida (#1), Illinois (#1), Nevada (#1), Oklahoma (#1), Washington (#1), Colorado (#2).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #1 |
| England & Wales | #1 |
| Scotland | #2 |
| Northern Ireland | #5 |
| Ireland | #8 |
| France | #26 |
| Norway | #2 |
| Canada | #1 |
| Australia | #4 |
How old are people named Olivia?
Half of US adults named Olivia are older than 25; most are between 18 and 56. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Olivia
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Olivia have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Olivia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Olivia
What does the name Olivia mean?
Olivia means “olive tree”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Olivia?
Olivia is pronounced oh-LIV-ee-uh.
How popular is the name Olivia?
Olivia was the #1 name in the US in 2025, given to 13,554 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Olivia?
Half of US adults named Olivia are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 56.