Olivia is an extremely popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1 in 2024 with 2,761 recorded births. This places Olivia in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Very Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 5,325 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.4%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 93 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.