Olivia is one of the most popular baby names in the UK, ranked #1 in 2024. With 2,761 babies given this name, your child will likely be the only Olivia in their class — but in a school of 600, expect around ~1.4 others.
Origin & Meaning
Latin — Olive tree; popularised by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
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UK Rank 2024
#1
US Rank #1
About the Name Olivia
Olivia is holding steady in the rankings at #1. It reached its peak of #1 in 2008 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
In terms of origin, Olivia is rooted in Latin, where it means "Olive tree; popularised by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Olivia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #1, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Olivia
Probably not in their specific class, but possible. With around 2,761 UK babies named Olivia per year, your child will likely be the only Olivia in her class. In a school of 600, however, expect to find around ~1.4 others.
Olivia has held a stable position around #1 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1 in 2008 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Olivia has Latin origins and means "Olive tree; popularised by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Olivia include: Olivia Brown — Olivia Brown is an American actress, best known for her role as detective Trudy Joplin in the NBC crime drama series Miami Vice.; Olivia Burnette — Olivia Burnette is an American actress who began her career as a child actress at the age of six.; Olivia Zemor — Olivia Zemor is a French political activist who is the co-founder and leader of CAPJPO (Coordination des Appels pour une Paix Juste au Proche-Orient;....
Yes — Olivia is very popular in the United States, ranked #1 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
2,761
UK babies named Olivia (2024)
~0.1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~1.4
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Olivia
Likely around 1 other Olivia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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