Olivier
Boy name · #2550 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Olivier? In official American birth records, Olivier has been tracked continuously since 1924, giving it 101 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Olivier is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Olivier 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 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
How old is the name Olivier?
In official American birth records, the name Olivier first appeared in 1924 (over 101 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 101 years.
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. 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.