NAME PROFILE
Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning 'olive tree.' It symbolizes peace and has connotations of gentleness and prosperity. The name carries a timeless charm, evoking images of creativity and adventure.
Key Stats
| Total births | 270,680 |
| Gender | Male (95% / 5%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 20%CA — 20%OH — 20%NY — 20%IL — 20%
Notable People
Oliver Twist (Character from Charles Dickens' novel) · Oliver Stone (Film Director, *Platoon*) · Oliver Hudson (Actor, *Rules of Engagement*) · Oliver Sacks (Neurologist and Author, *Awakenings*) · Oliver Queen (Character from *Arrow* comics)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Ollie
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