Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Octavia
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2021
Peak births
1,238
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1880Peak 20212025
Quick answers about Octavia
How many people are named Octavia?
An estimated 20,008 living Americans are named Octavia.
How rare is Octavia?
Octavia is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 982 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 20.7% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Octavia?
The median age of a living American named Octavia is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 39 years old.
Is Octavia still popular?
Yes — Octavia is currently rising in popularity, with 982 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 8.8× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
20.7%
2025
982
All-time
23,978