Octavia
Octavia is a distinctive choice, ranked #502 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Octavia in their class.
About the Name Octavia
Octavia is steadily gaining in popularity, up 48 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #373 in 2021, and it currently sits at #395. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Octavia is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Octavia in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #295, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Octavia
- Octavia Bright — Octavia Hilary Bright is an English writer and broadcaster.
- Octavia Alfred — Octavia Alfred is a Dominican politician who serves as the current Minister for Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and Nation Excellence.
- Škoda Octavia — The Škoda Octavia is a small family car (C-segment) produced by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto since the end of 1996.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Octavia
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Octavia
Almost certainly the only Octavia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Octavia
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