Olivier
Boy name · #2550 in 2025 · Uniqueness 71/100
In 2025, 52 baby boys were named Olivier, placing it at #2550 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1870, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 34,615 boys born in 2025 was named Olivier.
Babies named Olivier per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 101-year story
Olivier first appears in the Social Security records in 1924, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 78 boys were named Olivier — good for #1824 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 Olivier against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Olivier in class?
Olivier scores 71 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Olivier will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Olivier is most common
Geography matters for names, and Olivier is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Oliviers were CA (7), FL (6), CO (5), NY (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Olivier
Statistically, parents drawn to Olivier tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Collier, Xzavier, Jamier, Zavier, and Brier.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Olivier | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #2539 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2674 |
| 2023 | 58 | #2362 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2408 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2464 |
| 2020 | 47 | #2658 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2394 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2083 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2532 |
| 2016 | 72 | #1991 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1870 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2098 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2009 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2049 |
| 2011 | 78 | #1824 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2239 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2077 |
| 2008 | 73 | #1948 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2213 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1893 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2325 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2489 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2922 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2943 |
| 2001 | 30 | #2988 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Olivier a popular boy name?
Olivier ranked #2550 among boys in 2025 with 52 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1870.
When was the name Olivier most popular?
Olivier peaked in 2011, when 78 American boys received the name (ranked #1824 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Olivier?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 34,615 newborn American boys was named Olivier. It scores 71/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.