Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Octavion since 1990
Babies named Octavion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Octavion is a rare modern name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1990. Its origin is not fully established but it likely derives from Octavian, the name of the first Roman emperor, or is a blend of Octavio and the popular suffix -ion. The name peaked in 2006 but has remained consistently uncommon, with a rank of 10,695 in 2025 and an estimated 1 in 284,679 boys receiving the name. It has not been associated with any particular state or cultural group, further emphasizing its status as a contemporary invention. Parents may be drawn to its strong, classic sound and numerical meaning.
Octavion appears to be a modern coinage, likely a blend of the Latin-derived name Octavio (meaning 'eighth') and the fashionable suffix -ion, found in names like Orion and Dorian. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1990, suggesting a recent invention rather than a traditional name. Its usage has remained rare and stable, with no strong ties to a specific linguistic or cultural tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Octo, Tav, Tavi
Sibling names for Octavion
Names that share Octavion's style, for a brother or sister.
