Total births
1,945
Girls' name · since 1882
Olevia
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 1,945 babies named Olevia, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,945
- total births
- 1882–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1,945 girls have been named Olevia since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Olevia has been recorded 1,945 times among girls since 1882, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2022.
- 1,945 total births
- 1882–2022 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,945 girls have been named Olevia since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,945
- total births
- 1882–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Olevia was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
50 babies were named Olevia in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Olevia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Olevia's SSA record in two at 1938 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1887, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Olevia at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Olevia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2022
- Peak year (1921)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Olevia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Olevia's strongest decade.
414 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Olevia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 59
1880s
59 births
- 1890s 133
1890s
133 births
- 1900s
1900s
180 births
- 1910s
1910s
341 births
- 1920s
1920s
414 births
- 1930s
1930s
249 births
- 1940s
1940s
174 births
- 1950s 131
1950s
131 births
- 1960s 76
1960s
76 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s 43
1990s
43 births
- 2000s 62
2000s
62 births
- 2010s 45
2010s
45 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 414 births (21% of all-time use).
How Olevia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Olevia's total volume
Olevia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Olevia by state
Where Olevia concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 491 | 25.2% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 150 | 7.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 114 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 26 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.3% |
Louisiana share of Olevia's total US births 25.2%
Even split
491 of 1,945 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Olevia? ▼
1,945 babies have been named Olevia since 1882. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1921 with 50 births.
When was Olevia most popular? ▼
Olevia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 414 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Olevia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Olevia are Louisiana (491 births), Mississippi (150 births), Texas (114 births).
How long has the name Olevia been used? ▼
Olevia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1882, spanning 141 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Olevia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oleta, Olene, Oletha, Olena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Olevia's data
- Olevia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (414 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Olevias (491 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Olevia
Nearby Names Like Olevia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Olevia
Oleta Girl
5,472 births
Olene Girl
1,347 births
Oletha Girl
1,214 births
Olena Girl
#4117 920 births
Olean Girl
853 births
Compare Olevia side by side: Olevia vs Oleta Olevia vs Olene Olevia vs Oletha
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Olevia: Baby Name Since 1882 - 1,945 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/olevia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Olevia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.