Oliver Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Oliver is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Oliver?
Oliver is spelled O-L-I-V-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Oliver at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Oliver is commonly derived from the Latin name “Oliverius” or the Old French “Olivier,” which is often associated with the word “olive tree.”
- Origin
- Oliver may derive from Latin or Old French origins, with connections to the olive tree as a symbol and word.
- Pronunciation
- AH-lih-ver · 3 syllables
Oliver Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,238
Recorded Births24
Rank#3
Recorded Births14,939
- Girls usage fell 90 places to #5,238 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage held steady at #3 and recorded 457 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 Oliver Mean?
Oliver is commonly derived from the Latin name “Oliverius” or the Old French “Olivier,” which is often associated with the word “olive tree.”
Origin: Oliver may derive from Latin or Old French origins, with connections to the olive tree as a symbol and word.
How Do You Pronounce Oliver?
PronunciationAH-lih-ver
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Oliver?
- History
- The name Oliver appears in medieval literature and was used in historical contexts in European cultures, where it is commonly associated with chivalric tales.
Oliver Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 24 | #5,238 |
| 2025 | Boys | 14,939 | #3 |
| 2024 | Girls | 25 | #5,148 |
| 2024 | Boys | 15,396 | #3 |
| 2023 | Girls | 28 | #4,746 |
| 2023 | Boys | 14,792 | #3 |
| 2022 | Girls | 28 | #4,793 |
| 2022 | Boys | 15,176 | #3 |
| 2021 | Girls | 26 | #4,964 |
| 2021 | Boys | 14,713 | #3 |
| 2020 | Girls | 23 | #5,314 |
| 2020 | Boys | 14,277 | #3 |
| 2019 | Girls | 22 | #5,612 |
| 2019 | Boys | 13,967 | #3 |
| 2018 | Girls | 19 | #6,248 |
| 2018 | Boys | 13,500 | #5 |
| 2017 | Girls | 15 | #7,442 |
| 2017 | Boys | 13,224 | #10 |
| 2016 | Girls | 18 | #6,663 |
| 2016 | Boys | 13,066 | #12 |
| 2015 | Girls | 20 | #6,236 |
| 2015 | Boys | 11,670 | #19 |
| 2014 | Girls | 13 | #8,485 |
| 2014 | Boys | 9,453 | #32 |
When Was Oliver 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.
2024 · Boys
15,396 recorded births
National rank #3
2022 · Boys
15,176 recorded births
National rank #3
2025 · Boys
14,939 recorded births
National rank #3
2023 · Boys
14,792 recorded births
National rank #3
Where Oliver 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #1 | 653 |
| IN | #1 | 428 |
| MO | #1 | 405 |
| WI | #1 | 336 |
| KY | #1 | 278 |
| UT | #1 | 274 |
| OR | #1 | 199 |
| IA | #1 | 198 |