Rising since 2012, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Olivet since 1917
Babies named Olivet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Olivet is a rare English name, given to girls, that functions as a diminutive of Olive, referencing the olive tree or the Mount of Olives. First recorded in 1917, it has been on a rising trajectory since 2012, reaching a peak rank of 7491 in 2025, with a 1 in 114,805 incidence rate. Despite its rarity, the name has a gentle, botanical feel that fits alongside other vintage nature names. It has not appeared in any top state rankings, indicating its use is scattered across the country. Olivet's slope is consistently upward, suggesting a slow but steady increase in interest among parents seeking an uncommon alternative to the popular Olivia or Oliver.
Olivet is a diminutive of Olive, which derives from Latin 'oliva' meaning 'olive'. The name also appears in the Bible as a place name, the Mount of Olives. It has been used occasionally as a given name since the 19th century, likely influenced by the French place name Olivet.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liv, Ollie, Vet, Livet
Sibling names for Olivet
Names that share Olivet's style, for a brother or sister.
