Oliva
Every Oliva since 1884 — 2,008 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oliva
Oliva is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,059 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 2,008 American babies have been named Oliva. Its peak came in 1990, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Oliva stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oliva year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,059 | — | — |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,101 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,552 | — | — |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,157 | — | — |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,202 | — | — |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,448 | — | — |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,748 | — | — |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,955 | — | — |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,779 | — | — |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,955 | — | — |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,946 | — | — |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,527 | — | — |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,194 | — | — |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,518 | — | — |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,104 | — | — |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,332 | — | — |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,043 | — | — |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,986 | — | — |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,776 | — | — |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,506 | — | — |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,217 | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,914 | — | — |
| 2003 | 34 | #4,014 | — | — |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,358 | — | — |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,535 | — | — |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,789 | — | — |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,852 | — | — |
| 1990 | 34 | #3,273 | — | — |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,590 | — | — |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,912 | — | — |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,071 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,843 | — | — |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,423 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,046 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,294 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,894 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,407 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,228 | — | — |
| 1935 | 17 | #1,979 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,957 | 5 | #4,396 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,782 | — | — |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,795 | 5 | #4,789 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,865 | 5 | #4,231 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,406 | — | — |
| 1905 | 11 | #1,224 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,398 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,756 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,481 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,160 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oliva in 2025?
Oliva ranked #7,059 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oliva?
2,008 babies have been named Oliva in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oliva most popular?
Oliva peaked in 1990, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Oliva a boy or girl name?
Oliva is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oliva rising or falling?
Oliva is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.