girls' name · peaked 1990

Oliva

Every Oliva since 1884 — 2,008 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#7,059
among girls
Babies in 2025
16
named Oliva
Peak year
1990
34 babies
All-time total
2,008
since 1884

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
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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.

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