Olympia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-LIM-pee-uh / oʊˈlɪm.pi.əGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'from Mount Olympus'; Latin: 'heavenly'
Historical & Cultural Background
Olympia is derived from Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece, which was considered the home of the gods in ancient Greek mythology. The name has been used in various contexts, including as a city in Greece and as a site for the ancient Olympic Games. It has also been adopted in modern times, symbolizing grandeur and excellence.
Trend Summary
Olympia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Olympe
- Olyvia
International Variants
- Olympe (French)
- Olimpia (Italian)
- Olimpia (Spanish)
Famous people named Olympia
Olympia Dukakis was an American actress known for her Academy Award-winning role in 'Moonstruck'.
Olympia Snowe is a former United States Senator from Maine who served from 1995 to 2013.
Olympia Le-Tan is a French fashion designer and artist recognized for her unique handbag designs.
Olympia Brown was a prominent American suffragist and the first woman to be ordained as a minister in the United States.
Fictional characters named Olympia
Olympia is a character in the novel 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, known for her enigmatic presence.
Olympia is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often depicted as a student at Elmore Junior High.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Olympia was first seen in the United States in 1897. Olympia has ranked as high as #1015 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Olympia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Olympia (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 16 | |
| NY | 11 | |
| FL | 10 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 35 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 41 |
| 1916 | 39 |
| 1917 | 65 |
| 1918 | 58 |
| 1919 | 38 |
| 1920 | 53 |
| 1921 | 58 |
| 1922 | 53 |
| 1923 | 56 |
| 1924 | 43 |
| 1925 | 58 |
| 1926 | 42 |
| 1927 | 37 |
| 1928 | 46 |
| 1929 | 31 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 32 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 48 |
| 1974 | 44 |
| 1975 | 55 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1977 | 59 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 104 |
| 1982 | 57 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 36 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 71 |
| 2020 | 70 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 73 |