Oliverjames
An English masculine name comprising Oliver meaning "olive tree" and James meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 18 living Americans carry the first name Oliverjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oliverjames today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oliverjames births was 2021 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oliverjames. 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 Oliverjames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
18
~ 1 in 19,041,908 Americans
Peak year
2021
8 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,450
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Oliverjames: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oliverjames from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 13 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oliverjames 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 Oliverjames 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 Oliverjames
The name Oliverjames is an unusual combination of two distinct names, Oliver and James. It is likely a modern invention, potentially created by parents who wished to blend these two traditional names together.
The name Oliver has its origins in the Old French name Olifier, which itself derived from the Germanic name Alfihar. Alfihar combined the elements "alf" meaning "elf" and "hari" meaning "army" or "warrior." Oliver was a popular name in medieval France and England, brought to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066. It has been a consistently used name throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Oliver was Oliver de Termes, a 12th-century French nobleman who fought in the Third Crusade. Another notable Oliver was Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), the English military and political leader who ruled as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
The name James, on the other hand, traces its roots to the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It was brought into the English language through its Latin form, Jacobus, and the Old French form, Jacques. James was a popular name among British royalty, with several kings bearing the name, including James I (1566-1625) and James II (1633-1701).
One of the most famous historical figures named James was James Cook (1728-1779), the English explorer and navigator who mapped vast areas of the Pacific Ocean and made significant contributions to the European understanding of the world's geography. Another notable James was James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States and one of the Founding Fathers.
While the combination Oliverjames is uncommon, it likely draws inspiration from the rich histories and cultural significance of its constituent names, Oliver and James. Both names have been borne by influential figures throughout history, and their blend may represent a desire to honor this legacy while creating a unique and distinctive name.
People
Oliverjames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oliverjames 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
Oliverjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oliverjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 18 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oliverjames 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 19,041,908 US residents.
Is Oliverjames a common name?
We classify Oliverjames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 38.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oliverjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Oliverjames was 2021, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oliverjames is about 7 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 Oliverjames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oliverjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oliverjames in the SSA data are male. 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 Oliverjames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oliverjames 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 Oliverjames 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 Americans are named Oliverjames?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Oliverjames on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.