Oliver is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #14 in 2000 with 4,402 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 8,427 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20.4%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 67 boys born was named Oliver. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Oliver is a warm, polished classic generally linked with the olive tree. It combines softness and substance in a way that has made it a lasting favourite.
The name was used in medieval Europe and later stayed visible through literature, including Oliver Twist. In recent decades it has become one of the strongest boys' names in the English-speaking world.