Octavian
Octavian is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Eighth or belonging to the eighth.
Origin and history
Octavian is a classical masculine name derived from the Roman family name Octavius, meaning eighth. Historically associated with the first Roman emperor before he assumed the title Augustus, the name retains a regal, ancient Roman cadence. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice for parents seeking an uncommon classical name.
Popularity in the United States
1,481 babies in the United States have been named Octavian since 1880. It ranks #3252 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1577.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.4 %)
- CA (33 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- WA (5.3 %)
- AZ (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 173 |
| 2000-2010 | 352 |
| 2010-2019 | 432 |
| 2020-2029 | 350 |
Famous people named Octavian
- Octavian Paler: Writer, Journalist
Nicknames
Tavi, Otto, Tavy
Fun facts
- Octavian was the name used by Gaius Octavius in English historiography prior to becoming Emperor Augustus.
- In ancient Rome, names based on numbers were traditionally given to the eighth child or born in the eighth month.