Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Olivia.
National Rank (2025)
#1
All-Time Peak Rank
#1 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
567,345
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Olivia Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Olivia
According to SSA data, Olivia achieved its highest historical rank of #1 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 19,840 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 31.3%. 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 Olivia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-31.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record19,840Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
36yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:618
1890s:1,099
1900s:1,575
1910s:3,545
1920s:4,982
1930s:3,922
1940s:7,201
1950s:6,100
1960s:4,016
1970s:7,846
1980s:14,060
1990s:75,913
2000s:156,054
2010s:184,561
2020s:95,853
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesO-li-v-ia
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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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