Oliver
boy name#3 in 2025Oliver entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #3 in 2019, ranks #3 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3
rank today
#3
peak (2019)
14,939
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #75 |
| 1890s | #91 |
| 1900s | #106 |
| 1910s | #121 |
| 1920s | #146 |
| 1930s | #193 |
| 1940s | #241 |
| 1950s | #330 |
| 1960s | #430 |
| 1970s | #409 |
| 1980s | #419 |
| 1990s | #368 |
| 2000s | #208 |
| 2010s | #37 |
| 2020s | #3 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Oliver has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 231,000 people named Oliver are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Oliver is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Oliver in 2025?
- Oliver ranks #3 among US boy names in 2025, with 14,939 babies given the name.
- When was the name Oliver most popular?
- Oliver peaked in 2019, reaching #3 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Oliver with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 5 classrooms will have a Oliver.
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