Octavius
boy name#2056 in 2025Octavius entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #914 in 1987, ranks #2056 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
#2056
rank today
#914
peak (1987)
72
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3011 |
| 1920s | #3793 |
| 1930s | #3679 |
| 1940s | #3316 |
| 1950s | #3707 |
| 1960s | #2774 |
| 1970s | #1250 |
| 1980s | #1178 |
| 1990s | #1351 |
| 2000s | #2293 |
| 2010s | #2452 |
| 2020s | #1871 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Octavius has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,500 people named Octavius are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Octavius alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Octavius in 2025?
- Octavius ranks #2056 among US boy names in 2025, with 72 babies given the name.
- When was the name Octavius most popular?
- Octavius peaked in 1987, reaching #914 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Octavius with classmates?
- Octavius will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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