Octivia
A feminine name potentially derived from the Latin word "octo", meaning eight.
Name Census estimates that about 64 living Americans carry the first name Octivia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Octivia today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Octivia births was 1993 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Octivia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Octivia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
64
~ 1 in 5,355,537 Americans
Peak year
1993
9 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2000 SSA rank
#16,887
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Octivia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Octivia from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 30 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Octivia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Octivia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Octivia
The name Octivia is a relatively uncommon name of uncertain origin, with no clear records of its linguistic roots or cultural background. It is possible that it is a variant spelling or derivation of the Latin name Octavia, which itself derives from the Latin word "octavus" meaning "eighth." However, there is no definitive evidence to support this connection.
Despite its obscure origins, the name Octivia has been recorded in various historical records and texts, albeit infrequently. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a 16th-century manuscript from the Italian city of Bologna, where a woman named Octivia Bentivoglio is mentioned as a minor noblewoman.
Another notable figure bearing the name Octivia was a 17th-century French painter, Octivia Boucher, who was active in the court of King Louis XIV. Her works, primarily depicting pastoral scenes and portraits, were highly regarded during her lifetime, but have since faded into obscurity.
In the 19th century, there are records of an Octivia Winthrop, an American educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first schools for girls in Massachusetts in the 1830s. Her efforts to promote equal educational opportunities for women were considered groundbreaking at the time.
Moving into the 20th century, Octivia Mendez was a Mexican-American civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the desegregation of California's public schools in the landmark Mendez v. Westminster case of 1947. Her courage and determination in challenging the discriminatory policies of the time paved the way for broader educational reforms and the eventual dismantling of segregation in the United States.
Finally, in more recent times, Octivia Spencer was an acclaimed American actress, known for her roles in films such as "The Help" and "Hidden Figures." Born in 1972, she has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, for her powerful and nuanced performances, often portraying strong and resilient women from various backgrounds.
While the name Octivia remains relatively uncommon, these historical figures have left an indelible mark on their respective fields, demonstrating the enduring impact that individuals with this unique name have had throughout history.
People
Octivia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Octivia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Octivia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Octivia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 64 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Octivia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,355,537 US residents.
Is Octivia a common name?
We classify Octivia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Octivia most popular?
The single biggest year for Octivia was 1993, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Octivia is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Octivia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Octivia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Octivia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Octivia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Octivia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Octivia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Octivia?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Octivia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.