Olivier
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Oliver.
Every Olivier since 1924 — 2,010 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Olivier
Olivier is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,559 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 2,010 American babies have been named Olivier. Its peak came in 2011, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Olivier stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Olivier 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 | — | — | 52 | #2,559 |
| 2024 | — | — | 49 | #2,700 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,992 | 58 | #2,382 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,856 | 58 | #2,431 |
| 2021 | — | — | 54 | #2,483 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,909 | 47 | #2,684 |
| 2019 | — | — | 56 | #2,412 |
| 2018 | — | — | 68 | #2,096 |
| 2017 | — | — | 50 | #2,556 |
| 2016 | — | — | 72 | #2,004 |
| 2015 | — | — | 78 | #1,884 |
| 2014 | — | — | 66 | #2,111 |
| 2013 | — | — | 68 | #2,014 |
| 2012 | — | — | 67 | #2,061 |
| 2011 | — | — | 78 | #1,833 |
| 2010 | — | — | 58 | #2,252 |
| 2009 | — | — | 66 | #2,089 |
| 2008 | — | — | 73 | #1,961 |
| 2007 | — | — | 60 | #2,229 |
| 2006 | — | — | 71 | #1,913 |
| 2005 | — | — | 50 | #2,354 |
| 2004 | — | — | 44 | #2,523 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33 | #2,976 |
| 2002 | — | — | 31 | #2,997 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,040 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33 | #2,789 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,805 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,911 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,744 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,923 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,032 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,452 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,777 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,807 |
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Famous people named Olivier
- Olivier Messiaen Composer · 1908–1992
- Olivier Assayas Film director · b. 1955
- Olivier Panis Racing driver · b. 1966
- Olivier Gendebien Racing driver · 1924–1998
- Olivier Martinez Actor · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Olivier mean?
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Oliver.
How popular is the name Olivier in 2025?
Olivier ranked #2,559 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Olivier?
2,010 babies have been named Olivier in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Olivier most popular?
Olivier peaked in 2011, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Olivier a boy or girl name?
Olivier is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Olivier rising or falling?
Olivier is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Olivier?
Well-known people named Olivier include Olivier Messiaen (composer), Olivier Assayas (film director), Olivier Panis (racing driver).