boys' name · peaked 2003

Octavio

Every Octavio since 1908 — 11,454 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.060.130.190.2518801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,278
among boys
Babies in 2025
154
named Octavio
Peak year
2003
437 babies
All-time total
11,454
since 1908

The story of Octavio

Octavio is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,278 in 2025 with 154 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1908, 11,454 American babies have been named Octavio. Its peak came in 2003, when 437 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Octavio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Octavio year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 154 #1,278
2024 138 #1,368
2023 140 #1,356
2022 139 #1,351
2021 117 #1,523
2020 132 #1,351
2019 117 #1,475
2018 128 #1,382
2017 144 #1,271
2016 148 #1,250
2015 186 #1,066
2014 192 #1,044
2013 176 #1,068
2012 158 #1,159
2011 144 #1,216
2010 217 #931
2009 222 #931
2008 245 #868
2007 243 #858
2006 342 #668
2005 321 #665
2004 313 #654
2003 437 #532
2002 264 #689
2001 225 #764
2000 259 #685
1995 219 #723
1990 215 #692
1985 120 #815
1980 143 #736
1975 127 #738
1970 69 #974
1965 51 #1,041
1960 50 #1,110
1955 29 #1,442
1950 26 #1,455
1945 28 #1,261
1940 14 #1,958
1935 21 #1,527
1930 33 #1,250
1925 21 #1,726
1920 14 #2,308
1915 8 #2,993
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Octavio

  1. Octavio Paz Writer · 1914–1998
  2. Octavio Lepage Politician · 1923–2017

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Octavio in 2025?

Octavio ranked #1,278 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 154 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Octavio?

11,454 babies have been named Octavio in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Octavio most popular?

Octavio peaked in 2003, when 437 newborns received the name.

Is Octavio a boy or girl name?

Octavio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Octavio rising or falling?

Octavio is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Octavio?

Well-known people named Octavio include Octavio Paz (writer), Octavio Lepage (politician).

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