Olive
girl name#197 in 2025Olive entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #82 in 1893, ranks #197 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#197
rank today
#82
peak (1893)
1,597
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #89 |
| 1890s | #89 |
| 1900s | #105 |
| 1910s | #132 |
| 1920s | #195 |
| 1930s | #353 |
| 1940s | #673 |
| 1950s | #1325 |
| 1960s | #2534 |
| 1970s | #4980 |
| 1980s | #7217 |
| 1990s | #6730 |
| 2000s | #2272 |
| 2010s | #316 |
| 2020s | #180 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Olive has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 25,500 people named Olive are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Olive alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Olive in 2025?
- Olive ranks #197 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,597 babies given the name.
- When was the name Olive most popular?
- Olive peaked in 1893, reaching #82 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Olive with classmates?
- Olive will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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