Olivia
Girl name · 10,456 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Olivia: 10,456 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 529 births in 2016.
Derived from the Latin word for olive, Olivia signifies peace and fruitfulness. William Shakespeare introduced the name to English audiences through his comedic countess in *Twelfth Night*, which helped cement its enduring charm. Notable bearers include the legendary actresses Olivia de Havilland and Olivia Colman, along with singer Olivia Newton‑John. While no major city is named after an Olivia, places like Olivet in France share the same etymological root, evoking ancient olive groves. A consistent favourite in Scotland’s top baby names for decades, Olivia also pairs neatly with the simpler variant Olive, offering parents a classic choice steeped in symbolism and literary heritage.
Girl 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2016529 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #3251 babies
- Total births
- 10,456since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 35%vs prior 5y