Olevia
A feminine name of Germanic origin meaning "prosperous heritage" or "olive tree".
Name Census estimates that about 466 living Americans carry the first name Olevia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Olevia today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Olevia births was 1921 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Olevia. 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.
People living today
466
~ 1 in 735,524 Americans
Peak year
1921
50 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,842
Tracked since 1882
Census
Olevia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 570 people with the first name Olevia, which placed it at #18,805 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,805
National first-name rank
People counted
570
570 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
50.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Olevia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Olevia is Black at 50.4%. The next largest groups are White (32.5%) and Hispanic (9.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Olevia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Olevia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American50.4% · 287
- White32.5% · 185
- Hispanic or Latino9.3% · 53
- Two or more races4.9% · 28
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 2
Popularity
Olevia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Olevia from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 414 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Olevia 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 Olevia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Olevias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas recorded the most babies named Olevia, while Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 133 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Olevia
The given name Olevia has its roots in the ancient Latin language, with its origins dating back to the early Roman period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "olivetum," which means an olive grove or an olive orchard. This connection to the olive tree suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in olive cultivation or the production of olive oil, which held immense cultural and economic significance in ancient Roman society.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Olevia can be found in the writings of the renowned Roman historian Livy, who lived in the 1st century BC. In his historical accounts, Livy mentions an individual named Olevia Flavia, a prominent figure in the Roman aristocracy during the latter years of the Roman Republic. Unfortunately, not much is known about this individual beyond the mention of their name.
In the subsequent centuries, the name Olevia appeared sporadically throughout various historical records and texts. One notable bearer of this name was Olevia Marcellina, a 4th-century Roman Christian martyr who was persecuted and executed for her faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Her legacy as a martyr was celebrated within early Christian communities, and her name was recorded in the annals of early Christian hagiography.
During the Middle Ages, the name Olevia experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the nobility and aristocratic circles of certain European regions. One prominent figure was Olevia de Montfort, a 13th-century French noblewoman who played a significant role in the political affairs of her time. She was known for her unwavering loyalty to the crown and her involvement in various diplomatic negotiations.
In the Renaissance period, the name Olevia found its way into the world of literature and arts. Olevia Boccaccio, an Italian poet and writer born in 1412, was a renowned figure in the literary circles of her time. Her works, which explored themes of love and human emotion, were widely celebrated and contributed to the literary renaissance of the 15th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Olevia Cavalcanti, an Italian Renaissance painter born in 1481. She was one of the few female artists of her era to achieve recognition for her exceptional skills in portraiture and religious artwork. Her masterpieces adorned the walls of several churches and noble households throughout Italy.
While the name Olevia has not been as widely used in more recent times, it has left an indelible mark on history, with its rich cultural heritage and the accomplishments of those who bore it. From ancient Roman aristocrats to Christian martyrs, medieval noblewomen, and Renaissance artists, the name Olevia has been carried by individuals who have made their mark across various eras and domains.
People
Olevia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Olevia 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
Olevia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Olevia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 466 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Olevia 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 735,524 US residents.
Is Olevia a common name?
We classify Olevia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,945 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Olevia most popular?
The single biggest year for Olevia was 1921, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Olevia is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Olevia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 570 people with the name Olevia, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,805 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Olevia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Olevia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Olevia appears almost entirely female. Of the 561 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Olevia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Olevia is Black at 50.4%. The next largest groups are White (32.5%) and Hispanic (9.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Olevia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Olevia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.4% (287 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Olevia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Olevia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Olevia 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 Olevia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Olevia 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 Olevia 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.
How many people share the name Olevia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.