Octavius

Boy name

Octavius has been given to 3,702 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It peaked in 1991.

Meaning & origin /ɒkˈteɪvɪəs/

From Latin Octāvius, name of a Roman gens.

Origin: Latin

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,702

Peak year

1991 (126 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1911

10-year trend

▲ +26%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Octavius — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Octaviousboy

1,674 babies since 1917

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FAQ

How popular is the name Octavius?

Octavius has been given to 3,702 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Octavius peak?

Octavius peaked in 1991, when 126 babies were given the name.

Is Octavius a girl or boy name?

Octavius is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Octavius are boys).

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