Declining since 2015, #2,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Olivier since 1924
Babies named Olivier per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 223 |
| 2000s | 491 |
| 2010s | 661 |
| 2020s | 318 |
Meaning & origin
Olivier, the classic French form of Oliver, has a steady presence in the United States. First recorded in the U.S. in 1924, the name reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has since been declining, with a downward trajectory starting in 2015. In 2025, it ranked 2539, with approximately 1 in 32848 male births bearing the name. The name is most common in Colorado, Florida, and New York. While not as common as its English counterpart, Olivier appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet elegant name with European flair. Its association with the olive branch gives it a universally positive meaning of peace and victory.
Olivier is the French form of Oliver, ultimately derived from the Latin olivarius meaning 'olive tree' or 'olive branch.' The name gained popularity in medieval France and was borne by one of Charlemagne's legendary paladins in the Song of Roland. It has remained a classic French name, also used in other European countries.
Where Olivier is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Olivier” around the world
Where Olivier lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
#38
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oli, Olly, Vier
Variants: Oliver, Oliviero, Olivér
Sibling names for Olivier
Names that share Olivier's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Camille, Sophie, Juliette, Margot, Elodie, Celine, Colette, Cosette, Jolie, Margaux, Melaine, Nathalie, Angelin, Eliane, Lilianne, Olivette, Ysabelle, Evolette, Gabrelle, Livier, Margueritte, Sandrine, Isabele, Angeligue, Julliette, Noellie, Valerye
Brothers: Mathieu, Antoine, Julien, Raphael, Sebastien, Jeremie, Lucien, Mickael, Pascal, Thierry, Zacharie, Didier
