Olivia is an extremely popular girls' name in United States, ranking #1 in 2023 with 15,313 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 19,836 births ranking #2. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 88.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 105 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.