Holding steady.
Popularity of Octavis since 1973
Babies named Octavis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Octavis is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1973. The name has never entered the top 1000, and has remained relatively stable in usage. Its peak year was 1980, when it was given to a small number of boys. As a variant of Octavius, the name carries a classical Roman feel with a contemporary spelling twist. Octavis is not associated with any particular region or top states in the data. Its consistent but low usage over decades suggests it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical roots.
Octavis appears to be a modern respelling or variant of the Latin name Octavius, which derives from the Latin word 'octavus' meaning 'eighth'. Octavius was a Roman family name borne by the emperor Augustus. The form Octavis is a rare, contemporary adaptation, first recorded in the United States in 1973.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tavis, Oct, Tay
Sibling names for Octavis
Names that share Octavis's style, for a brother or sister.
