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1981

First Year

1990

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#10411

Peak Rank

15

Total Count

3

Years Active

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## The Story of Octavius

American parents first put Octavius on the record books as a baby boy name in 1911, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 126 Octaviuss were born — ranking #945 that year. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 22% of all recorded Octaviuss. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #2,018 among baby boy names with 77 births, gradually rising (+6%). In total, more than 4K Octaviuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Octavius

Phonetically similar names — useful when Octavius is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Octavia](/octavia)
* [Octavian](/octavian)
* [Octavio](/octavio)
* Activists
* Activeness
* Octupus
* Octapus
* Activates
* Ectasis
* Octopus
* Octaves
* Octavo

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Octavius

What does the name Octavius mean?

Octavius is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Octavius in 2026?

In 2026, Octavius ranks #2,018 among boys' names in the U.S., with 77 babies given the name that year.

When was Octavius most popular?

Octavius reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #914 that year with 126 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Octavius most popular?

Octavius has historically been most popular in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Octavius.

Is Octavius a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Octavius is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Octavius?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Octavius include Dorris, Donavon, Davonta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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## About the name Octavius 

Octavius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Octavius's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #914\. Use the chart and map above to compare Octavius's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1991 → ](/year/1991)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "O" → ](/letter/o)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.