Oliver is an extremely popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #4 in 2022 with 3,691 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 8,427 births ranking #1. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 77 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.