How old is someone named Oliver?
The average Oliver is 13 years old.
Half of all living Olivers are between 4 and 14.
When was Oliver popular?
Oliver is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2024.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2,097 | 0 |
| 1910s | 8,736 | 0 |
| 1920s | 11,001 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 6,760 | 790 |
| 1940s | 6,124 | 2,600 |
| 1950s | 5,019 | 3,300 |
| 1960s | 3,359 | 2,700 |
| 1970s | 3,770 | 3,400 |
| 1980s | 4,185 | 3,900 |
| 1990s | 6,580 | 6,400 |
| 2000s | 20,976 | 21,000 |
| 2010s | 98,304 | 97,000 |
| 2020s | 89,447 | 89,000 |
How many Olivers are still alive?
About 230,000 Olivers are alive in the US today. That's 85% of the roughly 270,000 babies named Oliver since 1880.
Most Olivers ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Oliver?
Three in four living Olivers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Oliver an old name?
No. Oliver is one of the youngest names around: younger than 88 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Oliver will be 23 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Oliver a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Olivers are men.
Names the same age as Oliver
NAME TWIN
Oliver's name twin is Emery. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Emery's age curve is the closest match to Oliver's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Oliver
How old is the average Oliver?
The average Oliver in the US is 13 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Oliver?
About 230,000 Olivers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 270,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Oliver most popular?
In 2024, when about 15,000 baby boys were named Oliver.
Is Oliver a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 74% of living Olivers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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