Olive
Olive sits comfortably in the UK charts at #47 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Olive
Olive is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #53. The name has climbed 46 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 5 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Olive is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Olive on the register.
In the US it sits at #171 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Olive
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Olive
Almost certainly the only Olive 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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