Octavius

Octavius is a boy'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 76 boys in the United States.

Octavius at a glance

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

About the name Octavius

Octavius 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, Octavius first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #918 in 1987, and in 2024 76 babies received the name — 3,614 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Octavius in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#918 in 1987
Peak year
1991
Babies named Octavius in 2024
76
Total since 1880
3,614

Octavius in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#3451 in 2021
Babies named Octavius in 2024
4
Total since 1996
28

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Octavius mean?

The meaning of Octavius 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 Octavius a boy or girl name?

Octavius is a boy name. In 2024, 76 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Octavius?

Octavius comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Octavius?

Octavius first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #918 in 1987, and 76 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].