Holding steady.
Popularity of Octavie since 1883
Babies named Octavie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Octavie's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 |
| 1890s | 41 |
| 1900s | 35 |
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Octavie is a rare French feminine name with deep Latin roots. First recorded in the U.S. in 1883, it saw its peak usage in 1887 during a period when ornate, multi-syllabic European names were fashionable among American families. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, never ranking in the top 1000 in any subsequent year. Its trajectory is stable, indicating steady but minimal use. The name is closely tied to the Roman Octavius family, and as a feminine counterpart to Octavian, it shares a historical resonance with the Augustan age. While it lacks modern popularity, its classical origin and melodic quality give it a distinctive, vintage appeal.
Octavie is the French feminine form of the Latin name Octavius, which itself derives from 'octavus' meaning 'eighth'. In ancient Rome, the name was originally given to the eighth-born child, and it was borne by the prominent Octavia family, including Octavia the Younger, sister of Emperor Augustus. The name has been used in French-speaking regions since the 19th century.
“Octavie” around the world
Where Octavie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tavie, Octa
Sibling names for Octavie
Names that share Octavie's style, for a brother or sister.
