Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Olevia since 1882
Babies named Olevia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Olevia's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 59 |
| 1890s | 133 |
| 1900s | 180 |
| 1910s | 341 |
| 1920s | 414 |
| 1930s | 249 |
| 1940s | 174 |
| 1950s | 131 |
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Olevia is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1882, though its usage has always been minimal. It reached its peak popularity in 1890, but it has never been widely used, and no top state associations are recorded. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2007, reflecting a continued decline in rare variant usage. Olevia is most often considered a variant of the more common Olivia, which has surged in popularity in recent decades. Despite its obscurity, Olevia retains a vintage charm for those seeking an uncommon alternative to Olivia.
Olevia is most likely a variant of the name Olivia, which is derived from the Latin 'oliva' meaning 'olive'. It may also be a feminine form of Oliver, which has roots in the Old French 'olivier' (olive tree). The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, though it has never been as common as Olivia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ollie, Via, Liv, Livi
Sibling names for Olevia
Names that share Olevia's style, for a brother or sister.
