Octavian
From Latin Octavianus, derivative of Octāvius.
Every Octavian since 1970 — 1,481 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Octavian
Octavian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,592 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,481 American babies have been named Octavian. Its peak came in 2021, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Octavian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Octavian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #2,592 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,249 |
| 2023 | 58 | #2,381 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,343 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,166 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2,576 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,284 |
| 2018 | 47 | #2,659 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,991 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,360 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,567 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,354 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,750 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,687 |
| 2011 | 54 | #2,368 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,059 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2,374 |
| 2008 | 44 | #2,776 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2,270 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,287 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,906 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,345 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,251 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,319 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,811 |
| 2000 | 31 | #2,905 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,275 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,909 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,587 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,778 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,652 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,580 |
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Famous people named Octavian
- Octavian Goga Politician · 1881–1938
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Octavian mean?
From Latin Octavianus, derivative of Octāvius.
How popular is the name Octavian in 2025?
Octavian ranked #2,592 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Octavian?
1,481 babies have been named Octavian in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Octavian most popular?
Octavian peaked in 2021, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Octavian a boy or girl name?
Octavian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Octavian rising or falling?
Octavian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Octavian?
Well-known people named Octavian include Octavian Goga (politician).