Total births
717
Girls' name · since 1992
Oliviah
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 717 babies named Oliviah, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8175
- among girls today
- 717
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Oliviah currently ranks #8175 among girls' names in America, with 717 babies recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Oliviah has been recorded 717 times among girls since 1992, currently ranked #8175 nationally and more common than 54% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #8175 among girls today
- 717 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Oliviah is currently the #8175 girls' name in America, more common than 54% of girls - 717 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8175
- among girls today
- 717
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Oliviah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8175
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 54% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Oliviah was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
53 babies were named Oliviah in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Oliviah compares
717 Top 38% higher than 62% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Oliviah's all-time total is 88% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Oliviah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 717 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 48 | 19,840 |
Oliviah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Oliviah's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Oliviah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#8,175
Active since
1992
Oliviah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Oliviah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Oliviah's strongest decade.
385 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Oliviah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
232 births
- 2010s
2010s
385 births
- 2020s 79
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 385 births (54% of all-time use).
How Oliviah 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 Oliviah's total volume
Oliviah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Oliviah by state
Where Oliviah concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 42 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 37 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Oliviah's total US births 5.9%
Even split
42 of 717 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oliviah? ▼
717 babies have been named Oliviah since 1992. It currently ranks #8175 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 53 births.
When was Oliviah most popular? ▼
Oliviah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 385 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Oliviah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Oliviah are California (42 births), Texas (37 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Oliviah been used? ▼
Records for Oliviah go back to 1992, giving 34 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Oliviah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Olivia, Olive, Oliva, Olinda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Oliviah's data
- Oliviah's decade-level peak was the 2010s (385 total births); usage has since declined to 79 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Oliviahs (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Oliviah
Nearby Names Like Oliviah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oliviah
Olivia Girl
#1 567,345 births
Olive Girl
#170 66,926 births
Oliva Girl
#5975 1,976 births
Olinda Girl
1,066 births
Olivette Girl
#7609 788 births
Compare Oliviah side by side: Oliviah vs Olivia Oliviah vs Olive Oliviah vs Oliva
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1992–2025 (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. "Oliviah: #8175 Girls' Name - 717 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oliviah. 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 Oliviah 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 July 2026.