Octavia
boy nameOctavia entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #3357 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#3357
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3489 |
| 1970s | #4530 |
| 1980s | #5079 |
| 1990s | #6622 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Octavia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Octavia alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Octavia in 2025?
- Octavia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Octavia most popular?
- Octavia peaked in 1979, reaching #3357 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Octavia with classmates?
- Octavia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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