Where does the name Olive come from?

Olive is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Olive a boy or a girl name?

Olive is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Olive are girls and 1% are boys.

How popular is the name Olive in 2023?

Olive ranks #180 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2022 with 1,841 babies.

How do you pronounce Olive?

Olive is pronounced OL-iv (2 syllables).

A name from Latin · Girl

Olive

From Latin oliva, the tree and its fruit. The olive branch as a symbol of peace traces back to Noah's dove in Genesis; the name as feminine first name revived sharply in 21st-century America.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

63,540 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

1,657 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

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OFrom Latin oliva, the tree and its fruit. The olive branch as a symbol of peace traces back to Noah's dove in Genesis; the name as feminine first name revived sharply in 21st-century America.

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People often ask about Olive.

What does the name Olive mean?: Olive means from Latin oliva, the tree and its fruit. The olive branch as a symbol of peace traces back to Noah's dove in Genesis; the name as feminine first name revived sharply in 21st-century America.
Where does the name Olive come from?: Olive is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Olive a boy or a girl name?: Olive is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Olive are girls and 1% are boys.
How popular is the name Olive in 2023?: Olive ranks #180 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2022 with 1,841 babies.
How do you pronounce Olive?: Olive is pronounced OL-iv (2 syllables).

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.