Olivia
Olivia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ · /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/
Meaning and origin of Olivia
Root meaning: “olive; olive branch”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Olīva, an early saints’ name from olīva (“olive; olive branch”). First popularized by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
How popular is Olivia?
Since 1880, 567,345 girls and 791 boys in the U.S. have been named Olivia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #1745 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #1 for girls, with 13,554 babies given the name.
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Olivia FAQ
What does the name Olivia mean?
Olivia traces back to a root meaning "olive; olive branch". A female given name from Latin. From Latin Olīva, an early saints’ name from olīva (“olive; olive branch”). First popularized by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
What is the origin of the name Olivia?
Olivia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Olivia?
Since 1880, 567,345 girls and 791 boys in the U.S. have been named Olivia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #1745 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #1 for girls, with 13,554 babies given the name.
Is Olivia a boy or girl name?
Olivia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 567,345 girls and 791 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.