Octavious
Octavious is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Eighth; born eighth.
Origin and history
Octavious is a variant spelling of Octavius, a Latin name traditionally associated with the number eight. It carries a classical Roman history while remaining a distinctive and relatively rare option in the United States. In modern American usage, it offers a grand, traditional sound with deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,669 babies in the United States have been named Octavious since 1880. It ranks #3107 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1788.
States where it is most popular
- GA (58 %)
- FL (19.3 %)
- TN (10.4 %)
- MS (4.4 %)
- TX (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 161 |
| 1980-1990 | 271 |
| 1990-2000 | 469 |
| 2000-2010 | 352 |
| 2010-2019 | 255 |
| 2020-2029 | 139 |
Nicknames
Tave, Tavy, Otto
Fun facts
- The root name Octavius was originally a Roman clan name given to denote an eighth-born child or an eighth son.
- Gaius Octavius was the original birth name of Augustus, the first Emperor of the Roman Empire.