Olive
Pronunciation: [ AHL-uhv ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Olive first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 49 babies have been named Olive in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Olive is past its peak , currently ranked #19,820 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,820
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Olive
Olive is a boy name .
Is Olive a boy or girl name? Olive is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,820 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #170. Olive is more commonly used as a girl name.
Olive is currently ranked #19,820 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Olive include Oli, Oly, Olie, and Olikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Olive include Oliver, Olivier . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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