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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Olive — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Olivar|Olivea
Latin◈ Unisex · 38% boy · 62% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Olive

◈

AHL-iv · 2 syllables

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Girl
#171
→ Stable
Girl
#171
Popularity score: 48
→ Stable
Peak
#158 in 2022
5yr
+9 ranks
Velocity
+9
Birth frequency
4.9 per 10,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11864 in 2023

Peak: #11613 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #11864 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #171 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Olive

Popularity score: 48  ·  SSA Rank: #171

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+9 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureLatinVintageUnisex2-syllableBotanicalPeace-symbolTrendingSoft-edged
Character
peaceful wisdomgentle strengthnatural gracequiet resilienceearthy authenticity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Olives

versatiletalentedintellectualprincipledprogressive
STRONG
High confidence

Olive is a Latin unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #171 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +9 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#171 · niche
Olive at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from the olive tree, symbolizing peace, wisdom, and fruitfulness in Western tradition. Associated with the olive branch as a symbol of reconciliation.
Language root:Latin · Old French
Peak rank:#158 in 2022
5yr change:+9 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #171 · Boy #—
Notable bearers
Olive Schreiner
Author (often used as given name historically)
Similar Sound
OliverOliviaOpalOdetteOphelia
Similar Style
Hazel◈IvyWillow◈VioletSienna
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Olive
Wren◈Hazel◈IvyFelixJasper◈StellaHenryMilo◈
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Ivy
English · #36
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Willow◈
English · #41
→ Stable
Violet
Latin · #15
→ Stable
Sienna
Italian · #139
→ Stable
Ava
Latin · #9
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Olive illustration
Name Intelligence
Olive · Overview
Summary

Olive is a Latin unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #171 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
38% boy · 62% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Vintage character
Olive carries a soft, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
olive.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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