Olivier is a distinctive choice, ranked #898 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Olivier in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#898
About the Name Olivier
Olivier has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 385 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #266 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Olivier is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Olivier
Unlikely. With around 35 UK babies named Olivier per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Olivier in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Olivier has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 385 places in the last five years. Its peak was #266 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Olivier is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
35
UK babies named Olivier (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 385 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Olivier
Likely around 1 other Olivier in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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