How Many People Are Named Olivier?

Complete statistics for the name Olivier: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Olivier
Rare
French

Olivier means 'olive tree' and has French roots, making it a very rare name for boys. Only 1,901 people named Olivier live in the US today, which means 1 in 173,617 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority, 77%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~6,756
Living in US
1 in 49,060
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Olive tree
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Gentle Caring
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are believed to be compassionate and generous, often taking on leadership roles in their communities.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,018,598
Worldwide Bearers
#866
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
477,906
🇨🇩 DR Congo
92,573
🇷🇼 Rwanda
86,050
🇲🇬 Madagascar
75,576
🇧🇮 Burundi
66,620
🇧🇪 Belgium
38,950
🇨🇲 Cameroon
21,548
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
20,752
🇨🇭 Switzerland
16,925
🇧🇯 Benin
14,012

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,880 (99%)
♀ Female
21 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
1,510
Would be under 30 (77%)
413
Would be 30–60 (21%)
34
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 1,957 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Olivier Through the Generations

Olivier has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2011 when 78 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Olivier are young, with 1,510 under 30 years old. As the oldest group, just 34 individuals are over 60, indicating that Olivier remains a relatively new addition to American naming traditions.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 324
Florida 198
California 166
Illinois 162
Texas 40
Massachusetts 28
New Jersey 27
Arizona 5

⭐ Famous People Named Olivier

Olivier is a French and Dutch masculine given name form of Oliver which may refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Olivier

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Olivier's French roots

📄 About the Name Olivier

How Many People Have the Name Olivier?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,756 people in the United States currently share the name Olivier. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,060 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Olivier a Common or Rare Name?

Olivier is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Olivier Mean?

Olivier means "olive tree" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Olivier in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Olivier Most Popular?

The name Olivier reached peak popularity in 2011, with 78 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Olivier?

Approximately 6,756 people named Olivier live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,756. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,060 Americans.

Is Olivier a rare name?

Olivier is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,060 Americans has this name.

What does the name Olivier mean?

Olivier means "olive tree" and comes from French origins.

Is Olivier more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Olivier are male and 1% are female.

When was Olivier most popular?

Olivier peaked in 2011 with 78 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,756
All-Time Births6,756
1 in X1 in 49,060
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2011
World Rank#866
Male %99%
Female %1%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.