Octavius
Boy name · #2059 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Octavius? In official American birth records, Octavius has been tracked continuously since 1911, giving it 114 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 72 baby boys were named Octavius, placing it at #2059 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2300, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 25,000 boys born in 2025 was named Octavius.
Babies named Octavius per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 114-year story
Octavius first appears in the Social Security records in 1911, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 126 boys were named Octavius — good for #945 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Octavius against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Octavius in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Octavius is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Octavius will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Octavius is most common
State-level data for Octavius is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Octavius
Statistically, parents drawn to Octavius tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Demetrius, Demarcus, Darrius, Cornelius, and Marius.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Octavius | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2056 |
| 2024 | 77 | #1997 |
| 2023 | 88 | #1817 |
| 2022 | 84 | #1875 |
| 2021 | 96 | #1700 |
| 2020 | 85 | #1778 |
| 2019 | 68 | #2110 |
| 2018 | 73 | #1994 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2295 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2477 |
| 2015 | 57 | #2300 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2754 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2424 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3002 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2904 |
| 2010 | 57 | #2262 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2287 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2028 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2372 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2659 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2467 |
| 2004 | 34 | #2953 |
| 2003 | 45 | #2349 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2125 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2027 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Octavius?
In official American birth records, the name Octavius first appeared in 1911 (over 114 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 114 years.
Is Octavius a popular boy name?
Octavius ranked #2059 among boys in 2025 with 72 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2300.
When was the name Octavius most popular?
Octavius peaked in 1991, when 126 American boys received the name (ranked #945 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Octavius?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 25,000 newborn American boys was named Octavius. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.