Olive
Olive: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Olive
- A female given name from English.
- A male given name from English.
Etymology
Medieval form of the Latin saint's name Oliva "olive"; revived in the 19th century when flower and plant names became fashionable. The surname is topographical, often representing an Anglicization of continental European surnames such as Spanish Oliva.
How popular is Olive?
Since 1880, 66,926 girls and 394 boys in the U.S. have been named Olive (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #82 in 1893. Its highest rank for boys was #928 in 1891. In 2025 it ranked #197 for girls, with 1,604 babies given the name.
Names similar to Olive
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Sibling name ideas for Olive
Sister and brother names that share Olive's English roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Olive FAQ
What does the name Olive mean?
A female given name from English. A male given name from English. Medieval form of the Latin saint's name Oliva "olive"; revived in the 19th century when flower and plant names became fashionable. The surname is topographical, often representing an Anglicization of continental European surnames such as Spanish Oliva.
What is the origin of the name Olive?
Olive is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Olive?
Since 1880, 66,926 girls and 394 boys in the U.S. have been named Olive (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #82 in 1893. Its highest rank for boys was #928 in 1891. In 2025 it ranked #197 for girls, with 1,604 babies given the name.
Is Olive a boy or girl name?
Olive is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 66,926 girls and 394 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.