Olympia

Olympia 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 73 girls in the United States.

Olympia at a glance

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

About the name Olympia

Olympia 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, Olympia first appears in Social Security records in 1897. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #854 in 1917, and in 2024 73 babies received the name — 3,560 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Olympia in US records

First recorded (US)
1897
Best US rank
#854 in 1917
Peak year
1981
Babies named Olympia in 2024
73
Total since 1880
3,560

Olympia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#910 in 2022
Babies named Olympia in 2025
38
Total since 1996
424

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Olympia mean?

The meaning of Olympia 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 Olympia a boy or girl name?

Olympia is a girl name. In 2024, 73 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Olympia?

Olympia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Olympia?

Olympia first appears in US records in 1897. Its best-ever ranking was #854 in 1917, and 73 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].