Olive Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-liv / ˈɑː.lɪvLatin; Old French
Meaning
Latin: olive tree; Old French: olive
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Olive has roots in Latin, where it refers to the olive tree, a symbol of peace and fertility. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century. The name has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly associated with females in contemporary contexts.
Trend Summary
The name Olive has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Oliva (Spanish)
- Olivier (French)
- Oliveira (Portuguese)
Famous people named Olive
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Olive was first seen in the United States in 1885. Olive has ranked as high as #864 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Olive has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Olive
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |