How popular is the name Octave in 2025?

Octave is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Octave most popular?

Octave peaked in 1892, reaching #597 among US boy names.

Octave will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Octave entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #597 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#597

peak (1892)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Octave are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Octave alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Octave in 2025?: Octave is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Octave most popular?: Octave peaked in 1892, reaching #597 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Octave with classmates?: Octave will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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