Oliver is an extremely popular boys' name in United States, ranking #5 in 2018 with 13,499 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 15,343 births ranking #3. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,123.9%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 134 boys born was named Oliver. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.