Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Oliver.
National Rank (2025)
#3
All-Time Peak Rank
#3 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
269,903
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Oliver Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Oliver
According to SSA data, Oliver achieved its highest historical rank of #3 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 15,396 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 28.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Oliver scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+28.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record15,396Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
37yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,287
1890s:2,035
1900s:2,088
1910s:8,657
1920s:10,900
1930s:6,709
1940s:6,057
1950s:4,987
1960s:3,340
1970s:3,732
1980s:4,153
1990s:6,570
2000s:20,935
2010s:98,160
2020s:89,293
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesO-li-ver
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with O, a letter used by only 1.4% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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