Olivier

Olivier - A very unique male name

Olivier appeared on the charts for the first time in 1973 on position #1994. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Olivier and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Olivier? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Olivier. The baby boy name Olivier was given to 23 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2318 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 63,751 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Olivier peaked in popularity 34 years ago in 1992 on position 1578.

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Olivier is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Olivier is currently topping the baby name charts in Colorado at position #927 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,146.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Olivier is where you live.

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Olivier origin and meaning

French form of Oliver

The French form of Oliver — whose own derivation is disputed (Germanic Alfher, 'elf army', reshaped by Latin oliva, 'olive')

Olivier is the standard French form of Oliver, borne by French speakers in the US for decades but never common. Its peak came in 2015, during Oliver's own American surge, and it has eased since.

Origin uncertain

Olivier is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Olivier, pop culture references for the name Olivier and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Olivier

We've found the following names that sound similar to Olivier, sorted by popularity.

Oliver / Oliverio / Olliver / Oluwaferanmi / Olyver /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Olivier

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Olivier a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Olivier?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

oh-lee-VYAY · /oʊliːˈvjeɪ/
The French oh-lee-VYAY competes with an anglicised oh-LIV-ee-ay.

Around the world

• Olivier (French) — The standard French form of Oliver

Spellings and nicknames

• Oliver — The English form — a separate, much more common name

Nicknames: Ollie

Famous bearers

• Olivier Giroud — French international footballer and World Cup winner (b. 1986) Contemporary
• Olivier Martinez — French actor known for Unfaithful (b. 1966) Contemporary

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Olivier gives Oliver a French polish — familiar bones, distinctly more elegant delivery.

Worth knowing

• Laurence Olivier carries it as a surname, which is the reference many English speakers will reach for.
• English speakers may default to Oliver and drop the final sound.