Olive
boy name#9714 in 2025Olive entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #841 in 1891, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
#9714
rank today
#841
peak (1891)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #955 |
| 1890s | #918 |
| 1900s | #1108 |
| 1910s | #2078 |
| 1920s | #2702 |
| 1930s | #2658 |
| 1940s | #3283 |
| 1950s | #3552 |
| 2010s | #10384 |
| 2020s | #10854 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Olive are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Olive alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 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 #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Olive most popular?
- Olive peaked in 1891, reaching #841 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Olive with classmates?
- Olive will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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