Octavia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Octavia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Octavia?
Octavia is spelled O-C-T-A-V-I-A. The name has 7 letters.
Octavia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin “octavus”, meaning “eighth.”
- Origin
- Octavia is commonly associated with Latin origins and was historically used in ancient Rome as a family name and feminine given name.
- Pronunciation
- ok-TAY-vee-uh · 4 syllables
Octavia Popularity in 2025
Rank#308
Recorded Births982
- Girls usage fell 14 places to #308 and recorded 92 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Octavia Mean?
Derived from the Latin “octavus”, meaning “eighth.”
Origin: Octavia is commonly associated with Latin origins and was historically used in ancient Rome as a family name and feminine given name.
How Do You Pronounce Octavia?
Pronunciationok-TAY-vee-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Octavia?
- History
- The name Octavia was borne by prominent Roman women, including members of the Octavia gens; it has seen continued use due to its classical heritage.
Octavia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 982 | #308 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,074 | #294 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,129 | #279 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,238 | #247 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,238 | #248 |
| 2020 | Girls | 930 | #333 |
| 2019 | Girls | 852 | #370 |
| 2018 | Girls | 737 | #426 |
| 2017 | Girls | 505 | #595 |
| 2016 | Girls | 260 | #1,018 |
| 2015 | Girls | 175 | #1,354 |
| 2014 | Girls | 71 | #2,517 |
| 2013 | Girls | 73 | #2,458 |
| 2012 | Girls | 81 | #2,315 |
| 2011 | Girls | 72 | #2,511 |
| 2010 | Girls | 91 | #2,152 |
| 2009 | Girls | 109 | #1,914 |
| 2008 | Girls | 117 | #1,834 |
| 2007 | Girls | 95 | #2,117 |
| 2006 | Girls | 130 | #1,627 |
| 2005 | Girls | 162 | #1,343 |
| 2004 | Girls | 140 | #1,453 |
| 2003 | Girls | 165 | #1,267 |
| 2002 | Girls | 196 | #1,084 |
When Was Octavia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Girls
1,238 recorded births
National rank #247
2021 · Girls
1,238 recorded births
National rank #248
2023 · Girls
1,129 recorded births
National rank #279
2024 · Girls
1,074 recorded births
National rank #294
Where Octavia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #40 | 26 |
| WY | #58 | 6 |
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| SD | #117 | 9 |
| IA | #131 | 24 |
| ID | #133 | 15 |
| IN | #138 | 48 |
| KY | #138 | 32 |