Olivier
5 countries#580 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Olivier was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
280,268 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #580 · peaked in 1971 with 15,529 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,305 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2010 with 193 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,055 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #526 · peaked in 2010 with 175 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,010 births recorded 1924–2025 · currently #2539 · peaked in 2011 with 78 births
Most common in: New York, Florida, California, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
188 births recorded 2007–2024 · peaked in 2017 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
62 births recorded 2007–2019 · peaked in 2010 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Olivier’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #153 | — |
| 2004 | #187 | ↓34 |
| 2005 | #205 | ↓18 |
| 2006 | #235 | ↓30 |
| 2007 | #260 | ↓25 |
| 2008 | #281 | ↓21 |
| 2009 | #308 | ↓27 |
| 2010 | #313 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #358 | ↓45 |
| 2012 | #352 | ↑6 |
| 2013 | #380 | ↓28 |
| 2014 | #403 | ↓23 |
| 2015 | #459 | ↓56 |
| 2016 | #419 | ↑40 |
| 2017 | #460 | ↓41 |
| 2018 | #517 | ↓57 |
| 2019 | #475 | ↑42 |
| 2020 | #571 | ↓96 |
| 2021 | #673 | ↓102 |
| 2022 | #580 | ↑93 |
Frequently asked questions about Olivier
Is Olivier a popular name?
Yes — Olivier currently ranks #580 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Olivier more common for boys or girls?
Olivier is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Olivier most popular?
Olivier peaked in 1971 in France, with 15,529 recorded births that year.
Is Olivier rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Olivier’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #130 in 1900 to #580 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Olivier?
At least 284,583 babies have been recorded with the name Olivier across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Olivier popular in more than one country?
Yes — Olivier appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Olivier?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Olivier include Mendy, Mercer, Omarion, Ragnar.
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Ranked directly next to Olivier in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.