Oliver is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5359 in 2025 with 24 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 28 births ranking #4871. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 66,969 girls 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.