Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Octavia.
National Rank (2025)
#308
All-Time Peak Rank
#247 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
23,978
Unisex Distribution0.6% Boy / 99.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Octavia Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Octavia
According to SSA data, Octavia achieved its highest historical rank of #247 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 1,238 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 461.1%. 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 Octavia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+461.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,238Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:289
1890s:404
1900s:491
1910s:802
1920s:846
1930s:524
1940s:421
1950s:665
1960s:849
1970s:1,629
1980s:3,053
1990s:3,005
2000s:1,492
2010s:2,917
2020s:6,591
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesOc-ta-v-ia
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with O, a letter used by only 1.4% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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