Olivia
5 countries#1 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Olivia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
568,136 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1 · peaked in 2014 with 19,863 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
128,102 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #1 · peaked in 2010 with 5,982 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
114,152 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1 · peaked in 2008 with 5,328 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
45,078 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #30 · peaked in 2021 with 1,595 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
10,456 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #3 · peaked in 2016 with 529 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3,494 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #3 · peaked in 2016 with 191 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Olivia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7 | — |
| 2007 | #7 | — |
| 2008 | #4 | ↑3 |
| 2009 | #3 | ↑1 |
| 2010 | #4 | ↓1 |
| 2011 | #4 | — |
| 2012 | #4 | — |
| 2013 | #3 | ↑1 |
| 2014 | #2 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #2 | — |
| 2016 | #2 | — |
| 2017 | #2 | — |
| 2018 | #2 | — |
| 2019 | #1 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #1 | — |
| 2021 | #1 | — |
| 2022 | #1 | — |
| 2023 | #1 | — |
| 2024 | #1 | — |
| 2025 | #1 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Olivia
Is Olivia a popular name?
Yes — Olivia currently ranks #1 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Olivia more common for boys or girls?
Olivia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Olivia most popular?
Olivia peaked in 2014 in United States, with 19,863 recorded births that year.
Is Olivia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Olivia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #233 in 1880 to #1 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Olivia?
At least 741,316 babies have been recorded with the name Olivia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Olivia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Olivia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Olivia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Olivia include Charlotte, Emma.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Olivia in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.