Olivia is an extremely popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1 in 2022 with 3,289 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 5,325 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.9%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 80 girls born was named Olivia. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Olivia is an enduring classic associated with the olive tree, an image long connected with peace and fruitfulness. It feels elegant, feminine, and widely loved.
Although it echoes older Latin roots, Olivia gained major literary visibility through Shakespeare and later became one of the defining girls' names of the modern era. Its combination of softness and polish has made it exceptionally durable.