Oliver
5 countries#3 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Oliver was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
270,680 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3 · peaked in 2024 with 15,421 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
156,962 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #4 · peaked in 2010 with 8,940 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
146,458 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2 · peaked in 2010 with 8,427 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7,509 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #5 · peaked in 2015 with 448 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,995 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #12 · peaked in 2016 with 207 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,048 births recorded 1962–2022 · currently #494 · peaked in 2021 with 110 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Guadeloupe, Alpes-Maritimes, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Oliver’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #173 | — |
| 2007 | #140 | ↑33 |
| 2008 | #118 | ↑22 |
| 2009 | #98 | ↑20 |
| 2010 | #88 | ↑10 |
| 2011 | #78 | ↑10 |
| 2012 | #73 | ↑5 |
| 2013 | #52 | ↑21 |
| 2014 | #32 | ↑20 |
| 2015 | #19 | ↑13 |
| 2016 | #12 | ↑7 |
| 2017 | #10 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #5 | ↑5 |
| 2019 | #3 | ↑2 |
| 2020 | #3 | — |
| 2021 | #3 | — |
| 2022 | #3 | — |
| 2023 | #3 | — |
| 2024 | #3 | — |
| 2025 | #3 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Oliver
Is Oliver a popular name?
Yes — Oliver currently ranks #3 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Oliver more common for boys or girls?
Oliver is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Oliver most popular?
Oliver peaked in 2024 in United States, with 15,421 recorded births that year.
Is Oliver rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Oliver’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #69 in 1880 to #3 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Oliver?
At least 429,690 babies have been recorded with the name Oliver across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Oliver popular in more than one country?
Yes — Oliver appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Oliver?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Oliver include Liam, Noah, Theodore, Henry.
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