How Popular (or Rare) was Olivia in 1996?

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#34
1996 Rank
8,125
1996 Births
#1
Best Rank (2019)
19,836
Peak Year (2014)
475,799
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 216
Rarity Factor (1996)

πŸ“Š The Olivia Story

Olivia is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #34 in 1996 with 8,125 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 19,836 births ranking #2. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 216 girls born was named Olivia. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Latin via English literary use  |  Meaning: olive tree

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.

Did you know?Olivia's long reign in modern popularity is unusually strong for a name with such a gentle, understated image.
Similar namesOlive, Ophelia, Amelia, Livia, Octavia

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