Octavian Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationok-TAY-vee-an / ɒkˈteɪviənLatin
Meaning
Eighth
Historical & Cultural Background
Octavian is derived from the Latin name 'Octavius', which means 'eighth'. It was a common name in ancient Rome, particularly among the patrician class. The most notable bearer of the name was Gaius Octavius, who became the first Roman emperor, Augustus. His reign marked the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire, significantly influencing Western history.
Trend Summary
Octavian has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Octavius
- Octave
International Variants
- Octavio (Spanish)
- Octave (French)
- Ottaviano (Italian)
Famous people named Octavian
Octavian G. K. K. K. was a notable American politician in the early 20th century.
Octavian Paller was a Romanian painter known for his contributions to modern art.
Octavian Morariu is a Romanian former rugby player who played for the national team.
Fictional characters named Octavian
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Octavian was first seen in the United States in 1970. Octavian has ranked as high as #1297 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Washington, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Octavian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Octavian (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 60 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 63 |