Olivia
Olivia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Olive tree; associated with peace and fruitfulness.
Origin and history
Olivia is a female given name of Latin origin derived from the word for olive tree. Popularized in English-speaking regions by Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night, it has grown to become one of the most popular female names in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
567,345 babies in the United States have been named Olivia since 1880. It ranks #51 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 618 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,099 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,575 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,545 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,982 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,922 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,201 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,100 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,016 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,846 |
| 1980-1990 | 14,060 |
| 1990-2000 | 75,913 |
| 2000-2010 | 156,054 |
| 2010-2019 | 184,561 |
| 2020-2029 | 95,853 |
Famous people named Olivia
- Olivia Rodrigo: Singer, Songwriter
- Olivia Wilde: Actress, Director
- Olivia Colman: Actress
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Ollie, Via
Fun facts
- William Shakespeare popularized the name in the 1600s for a noble, wealthy heiress in his comedy Twelfth Night.
- Rooted in the Latin 'oliva', the name connects historically to the olive branch as an emblem of peace and victory.
- Olivia ranked as the number one most popular name for newborn girls in the U.S. during the early 2020s.