Olivia

Rank 1st Girl Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Olivia was 1st most popular baby name for girls and 3rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 16,589 babies were named Olivia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 203 babies in the United States were named Olivia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 13.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Olivia is around 16 to 18 years old.

The name "Olivia" is extremely common πŸ”₯

Nicknames for Olivia include Liv, Livvy and Ollie.

Olivia Meaning & Origin

Olivia is a classic name of Latin origin that means "olive tree", symbolizing peace, wisdom, and fertility.

The name Olivia is described as elegant, thoughtful and vivacious.

Pronunciation

Olivia is pronounced oh-lee-vee-ah in English. The name Olivia has 6 letters and 4 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Olivia

  • "Olivia" was a character in William Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night".

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Geography

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