How old is someone named Octavia?
The average Octavia is 25 years old.
Half of all living Octavias are between 5 and 39.
When was Octavia popular?
Octavia is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2021.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 491 | 0 |
| 1910s | 802 | 0 |
| 1920s | 853 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 524 | 110 |
| 1940s | 421 | 240 |
| 1950s | 665 | 520 |
| 1960s | 849 | 750 |
| 1970s | 1,672 | 1,600 |
| 1980s | 3,119 | 3,000 |
| 1990s | 3,028 | 3,000 |
| 2000s | 1,492 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 2,917 | 2,900 |
| 2020s | 6,591 | 6,600 |
How many Octavias are still alive?
About 20,000 Octavias are alive in the US today. That's 83% of the roughly 24,000 babies named Octavia since 1880.
Most Octavias ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Octavia?
About half of living Octavias are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Octavia an old name?
Not really. Octavia is younger than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Octavia will be 28 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Octavia a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.4% of living Octavias are women.
Names the same age as Octavia
NAME TWIN
Octavia's name twin is Westley. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Westley's age curve is the closest match to Octavia's: 85% alike.
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Questions about the name Octavia
How old is the average Octavia?
The average Octavia in the US is 25 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Octavia?
About 20,000 Octavias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 24,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Octavia most popular?
In 2021, when about 1,200 baby girls were named Octavia.
Is Octavia a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 46% of living Octavias, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this