Olive

Meaning of Olive

Olive refers to the olive tree, a symbol of peace and fruitfulness.

Olive has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Olive

Olive has cooled off, slipping to #197 in 2025, down from a peak of #158 in 2022.

Notable people named Olive

• Olive Oyl
  Cartoon character, Popeye's girlfriend
• Olive Byrne
  Influential figure, Wonder Woman inspiration
• Olive Thomas
  Silent film actress
• Olive Borden
  Silent film and stage actress
• Olive Schreiner
  South African author, activist

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Questions about the name Olive

What does the name Olive mean?

Olive means olive refers to the olive tree, a symbol of peace and fruitfulness, and it comes from English origins.

Is Olive a boy's or a girl's name?

Olive is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Olive?

In 2025, Olive ranked #197 for girls, down from #171 the year before.

When was Olive most popular?

Olive peaked at #158 in 2022.