Olive
Olive is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “Olive tree, symbol of peace.” It ranked #197 in the United States in 2025. From the Latin 'oliva,' the olive branch has symbolized peace and reconciliation since antiquity.
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how do you pronounce Olive?
OL-iv
where does the name Olive come from?
From the Latin oliva, through the medieval saint's name Oliva.
The name enjoyed its heyday in the Victorian era and has experienced a strong modern revival.
how popular is this name?
Olive has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 90 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 56. It peaked at #82 in 1893, and ranked #197 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #197 |
| 2024 | #170 |
| 2023 | #180 |
| 2022 | #158 |
| 2021 | #182 |
| 2020 | #195 |
| 2019 | #213 |
| 2018 | #268 |
| 2017 | #256 |
| 2016 | #272 |
| 2010 | #541 |
| 1950 | #891 |
| 1940 | #528 |
| 1930 | #277 |
| 1920 | #151 |
| 1910 | #125 |
| 1900 | #95 |
| 1893 | #82 |
| 1890 | #89 |
| 1880 | #95 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Olive fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Olive
The name was revived in the nineteenth century, when flower and plant names came into fashion. The olive branch is a sign of peace, and an olive wreath was worn by victors in antiquity.
what are the nicknames and variants of Olive?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Olive?
- Olive Thomas
what names are similar to Olive?
what names go well with Olive?
Sibling names that share Olive's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Olive
What does the name Olive mean?
Olive means “Olive tree, symbol of peace”.
What is the origin of the name Olive?
Olive comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Olivia, Oliva and Olivette.
How popular is the name Olive?
Olive ranked #197 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1893, at #82, and it has spent 90 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Olive a boy or girl name?
Olive is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Olive?
Olive is pronounced OL-iv, with 2 syllables.
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