A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Olivine since 1884
Babies named Olivine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2021, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Olivine's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Olivine is a rare gemstone name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1884, when it ranked #7,885 with an incidence of 1 in 123,636 girls. After decades of obscurity, the name has been rising in use since 2007, reflecting a broader trend toward nature and mineral names. Though it lacks a long history of high popularity, Olivine's gentle sound and connection to the olive tree (a symbol of peace) and the green gemstone peridot give it quiet appeal. Its revival in the 21st century aligns with renewed interest in vintage and botanical names.
Olivine is a modern coinage derived from the Latin 'oliva' (olive), combined with the feminine suffix '-ine'. It shares roots with Olivia and Olive but was popularized as a gemstone name referencing the mineral olivine (peridot). The name has seen rare but consistent use since the 1880s, with a notable revival in the 21st century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ollie, Liv, Vivi
Variants: Oliveen
Sibling names for Olivine
Names that share Olivine's style, for a brother or sister.
