Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Olive.
National Rank (2025)
#197
All-Time Peak Rank
#82 (1893)
Total U.S. Births
66,926
Unisex Distribution0.6% Boy / 99.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Olive Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Olive
According to SSA data, Olive achieved its highest historical rank of #82 in 1893. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,836 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 31.8%. 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 Olive scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+31.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,836Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
24yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:3,456
1890s:5,713
1900s:6,027
1910s:12,355
1920s:10,889
1930s:3,542
1940s:1,444
1950s:617
1960s:257
1970s:122
1980s:94
1990s:141
2000s:1,562
2010s:10,707
2020s:10,000
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesO-live
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with O, a letter used by only 1.4% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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