Oliver
A nature-inspired, vintage name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Oliver in Australia
2024 #1→2025 #1Steady
Oliver ranks 1st for boys in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 1st in 2011. Since first appearing at 4th in 2008, it has moved up 3 places overall. It held the same rank in the latest year-to-year comparison.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #1 |
| 2024 | #1 |
| 2023 | #2 |
| 2022 | #2 |
| 2021 | #2 |
| 2020 | #2 |
| 2019 | #1 |
| 2018 | #1 |
| 2017 | #1 |
| 2016 | #1 |
| 2015 | #1 |
| 2014 | #1 |
| 2013 | #1 |
| 2012 | #2 |
| 2011 | #1 |
| 2010 | #2 |
| 2009 | #4 |
| 2008 | #4 |
Meaning
The name Oliver is commonly linked to the olive tree or olive-associated.
In a nutshellOliver means “olive tree or olive-associated”.
Origin
Oliver is usually described as an Old French and Medieval English given name.
Origin in briefOld French and Medieval English Given Name
Quick answers
Questions about Oliver
Is Oliver a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Oliver ranked #1 for baby boys in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Oliver becoming more popular?
Oliver held the same rank from 2024 to 2025. Over the full visible history it moved from #4 in 2008 to #1 in 2025.
Is Oliver a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Oliver appears as a baby boy name.
What does Oliver mean?
Oliver is most commonly linked to the olive tree or olive-associated.
What is the origin of Oliver?
Oliver is usually described as an Old French and Medieval English given name.
Is Oliver short for anything?
Oliver is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Ollie.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20