Octavius Boy

Popularity: #848 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationok-TAY-vee-us / ɒkˈteɪ.vi.əs

Latin

Meaning

eighth

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Octavius is derived from the Latin word 'octavus', meaning 'eighth'. It was traditionally given to the eighth-born child in a family. The name is most famously associated with Gaius Octavius, who became the first Roman emperor, Augustus. Octavius has been used in various historical contexts and retains a classical connotation.

Trend Summary

The name Octavius has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Octave
  • Octavio

International Variants

  • Octavio (Spanish)
  • Octave (French)
  • Ottavio (Italian)

Famous people named Octavius

Octavius Catto was an American civil rights activist and educator in the 19th century.

Octavius V. Catto was a prominent figure in the Philadelphia civil rights movement.

Octavius Morgan was a British politician and member of Parliament in the 19th century.

Fictional characters named Octavius

Octavius is a character in the animated film 'Madagascar', known for being a penguin.

Octavius is a character in the 'Spider-Man' comics, also known as Doctor Octopus, a prominent supervillain.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Octavius was first seen in the United States in 1911. Octavius has ranked as high as #1101 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Octavius has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Octavius (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
40%
IN 7
35%
AZ 5
25%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19116
19166
19175
19205
19236
19266
19287
19345
19486
19536
19595
19609
19627
19638
196410
196612
19678
196812
196912
197029
197132
197245
197342
197450
197547
197661
197749
197870
197965
198054
198166
198248
198357
198449
198557
198670
1987106
198893
198984
199095
1991126
199266
1993102
199485
199587
199665
199766
199859
199964
200069
200152
200250
200345
200434
200546
200644
200754
200869
200957
201057
201140
201238
201351
201443
201557
201651
201757
201873
201968
202085
202196
202284
202388
202476