Octavia Girl
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
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 71 | |
OH | 71 | |
IN | 58 | |
PA | 57 | |
NY | 42 | |
IL | 41 | |
WA | 37 | |
TN | 36 | |
MO | 34 | |
KY | 34 | |
FL | 33 | |
WI | 32 | |
CO | 31 | |
OR | 28 | |
CA | 27 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 27 |
1881 | 19 |
1882 | 21 |
1883 | 26 |
1884 | 29 |
1885 | 24 |
1886 | 30 |
1887 | 29 |
1888 | 51 |
1889 | 33 |
1890 | 32 |
1891 | 36 |
1892 | 33 |
1893 | 41 |
1894 | 34 |
1895 | 38 |
1896 | 49 |
1897 | 47 |
1898 | 53 |
1899 | 41 |
1900 | 54 |
1901 | 38 |
1902 | 40 |
1903 | 40 |
1904 | 56 |
1905 | 53 |
1906 | 47 |
1907 | 67 |
1908 | 42 |
1909 | 54 |
1910 | 65 |
1911 | 47 |
1912 | 72 |
1913 | 70 |
1914 | 80 |
1915 | 63 |
1916 | 111 |
1917 | 99 |
1918 | 100 |
1919 | 95 |
1920 | 114 |
1921 | 105 |
1922 | 94 |
1923 | 84 |
1924 | 93 |
1925 | 74 |
1926 | 93 |
1927 | 75 |
1928 | 62 |
1929 | 52 |
1930 | 56 |
1931 | 60 |
1932 | 76 |
1933 | 57 |
1934 | 48 |
1935 | 42 |
1936 | 43 |
1937 | 52 |
1938 | 51 |
1939 | 39 |
1940 | 34 |
1941 | 42 |
1942 | 35 |
1943 | 41 |
1944 | 38 |
1945 | 44 |
1946 | 37 |
1947 | 37 |
1948 | 58 |
1949 | 55 |
1950 | 50 |
1951 | 55 |
1952 | 70 |
1953 | 63 |
1954 | 66 |
1955 | 59 |
1956 | 72 |
1957 | 87 |
1958 | 73 |
1959 | 70 |
1960 | 61 |
1961 | 80 |
1962 | 77 |
1963 | 103 |
1964 | 76 |
1965 | 83 |
1966 | 91 |
1967 | 104 |
1968 | 73 |
1969 | 101 |
1970 | 115 |
1971 | 133 |
1972 | 128 |
1973 | 167 |
1974 | 150 |
1975 | 194 |
1976 | 174 |
1977 | 184 |
1978 | 203 |
1979 | 181 |
1980 | 188 |
1981 | 220 |
1982 | 251 |
1983 | 246 |
1984 | 266 |
1985 | 306 |
1986 | 331 |
1987 | 446 |
1988 | 418 |
1989 | 381 |
1990 | 365 |
1991 | 387 |
1992 | 383 |
1993 | 366 |
1994 | 302 |
1995 | 269 |
1996 | 238 |
1997 | 249 |
1998 | 241 |
1999 | 205 |
2000 | 195 |
2001 | 183 |
2002 | 196 |
2003 | 165 |
2004 | 140 |
2005 | 162 |
2006 | 130 |
2007 | 95 |
2008 | 117 |
2009 | 109 |
2010 | 90 |
2011 | 72 |
2012 | 81 |
2013 | 73 |
2014 | 71 |
2015 | 174 |
2016 | 260 |
2017 | 505 |
2018 | 737 |
2019 | 850 |
2020 | 928 |
2021 | 1,238 |
2022 | 1,237 |
2023 | 1,129 |
2024 | 1,066 |