Olivier
Boy name · 188 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Olivier: 188 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 17 births in 2017.
From the French form of Oliver, brought to Scotland through Norman influence, Olivier derives from the Old Norse *Áleifr*, meaning "ancestor's relic." The name is famously borne by the French tennis player Olivier Rochus, a former top-30 competitor, but its most illustrious bearer remains the English actor Sir Laurence Olivier, a titan of stage and screen, though note the spelling difference. In Scotland, it shares a root with the town of Oliver in the Scottish Borders, whose name may also link to ancient forges. While Oliver has long been a staple in Scottish baby names, Olivier carries a distinctly French elegance, often chosen by families with continental heritage or a fondness for European flair.
Boy 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201717 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 188since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 47%vs prior 5y