Olive is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #99 in 2020 with 510 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 892 births ranking #47. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 5,000.0%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 526 girls born was named Olive. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Olive is a gentle botanical classic meaning 'olive tree'. It feels understated, natural, and quietly elegant.
The name has long existed beside Olivia but has a more grounded, vintage simplicity. Its appeal has grown with the rise of calm, plant-based names that still feel traditional.