Olivia
girl name#1 in 2025Olivia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 2019, ranks #1 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1
rank today
#1
peak (2019)
13,544
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #248 |
| 1890s | #263 |
| 1900s | #260 |
| 1910s | #284 |
| 1920s | #296 |
| 1930s | #318 |
| 1940s | #262 |
| 1950s | #351 |
| 1960s | #484 |
| 1970s | #354 |
| 1980s | #204 |
| 1990s | #43 |
| 2000s | #7 |
| 2010s | #3 |
| 2020s | #1 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Olivia has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 544,000 people named Olivia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Olivia alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Olivia in 2025?
- Olivia ranks #1 among US girl names in 2025, with 13,544 babies given the name.
- When was the name Olivia most popular?
- Olivia peaked in 2019, reaching #1 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Olivia with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 5 classrooms will have a Olivia.
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