Octavia

Octavia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,066 girls in the United States.

Octavia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Octavia

Octavia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Octavia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #247 in 2022, and in 2024 1,066 babies received the name — 22,981 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Octavia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#247 in 2022
Peak year
2021
Babies named Octavia in 2024
1,066
Total since 1880
22,981

Octavia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#373 in 2021
Babies named Octavia in 2025
80
Total since 1996
1,323

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Octavia mean?

The meaning of Octavia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Octavia a boy or girl name?

Octavia is a girl name. In 2024, 1,066 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Octavia?

Octavia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Octavia?

Octavia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #247 in 2022, and 1,066 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].