Octavia Girl

Popularity: #275 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: Eighth; English: Eighth

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Octavia is derived from the Latin word 'octavus,' meaning 'eighth.' It was traditionally given to the eighth-born child in a family. The name has historical significance, notably associated with Octavia Minor, the sister of the Roman Emperor Augustus. In modern times, Octavia has been embraced in various cultures and is often seen as a name of strength and individuality.

Trend Summary

Octavia has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Octavious, Octavie, Octa

Variants

  • Octave
  • Octavie

International Variants

  • Octavie (French)
  • Octavia (Spanish)
  • Octávia (Portuguese)

Famous people named Octavia

Octavia Butler was an acclaimed American science fiction author known for her works that explore themes of race, gender, and society.

Octavia Spencer is an American actress and author, recognized for her Academy Award-winning role in 'The Help.'.

Octavia E. Butler was a prominent figure in the science fiction genre, becoming the first science fiction writer to receive the MacArthur Fellowship.

Octavia Nasr is a Lebanese-American journalist and former senior editor for CNN, known for her expertise in Middle Eastern affairs.

Fictional characters named Octavia

Octavia Blake is a central character in the television series 'The 100,' known for her resilience and leadership.

Octavia is a character in William Shakespeare's play 'Antony and Cleopatra,' representing the political alliances of the time.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Octavia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Octavia has ranked as high as #477 nationally which occurred in 2021 and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Octavia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Octavia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 71
7%
OH 71
7%
IN 58
6%
PA 57
6%
NY 42
4%
IL 41
4%
WA 37
4%
TN 36
4%
MO 34
3%
KY 34
3%
FL 33
3%
WI 32
3%
CO 31
3%
OR 28
3%
CA 27
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188027
188119
188221
188326
188429
188524
188630
188729
188851
188933
189032
189136
189233
189341
189434
189538
189649
189747
189853
189941
190054
190138
190240
190340
190456
190553
190647
190767
190842
190954
191065
191147
191272
191370
191480
191563
1916111
191799
1918100
191995
1920114
1921105
192294
192384
192493
192574
192693
192775
192862
192952
193056
193160
193276
193357
193448
193542
193643
193752
193851
193939
194034
194142
194235
194341
194438
194544
194637
194737
194858
194955
195050
195155
195270
195363
195466
195559
195672
195787
195873
195970
196061
196180
196277
1963103
196476
196583
196691
1967104
196873
1969101
1970115
1971133
1972128
1973167
1974150
1975194
1976174
1977184
1978203
1979181
1980188
1981220
1982251
1983246
1984266
1985306
1986331
1987446
1988418
1989381
1990365
1991387
1992383
1993366
1994302
1995269
1996238
1997249
1998241
1999205
2000195
2001183
2002196
2003165
2004140
2005162
2006130
200795
2008117
2009109
201090
201172
201281
201373
201471
2015174
2016260
2017505
2018737
2019850
2020928
20211,238
20221,237
20231,129
20241,066