Girl · #8,882 in 2026

Olivine

The mineral olivine is a magnesium iron silicate with the chemical formula (Mg,Fe)2SiO4. It is a type of nesosilicate or orthosilicate. The primary component of the Earth's upper mantle, it is a common mineral in Earth's subsurface, but weathers quickly on the surface. Olivine has many uses, such as the gemstone peridot, as well as industrial applications like metalworking processes.

Current Rank
#8,882
Peak Rank
#851 (2021)
Total Babies
226
5-Yr Trend
-10%
1884
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#851
Peak Rank
226
Total Count
28
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Olivine

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The mineral olivine is a magnesium iron silicate with the chemical formula (Mg,Fe)2SiO4. It is a type of nesosilicate or orthosilicate. The primary component of the Earth's upper mantle, it is a common mineral in Earth's subsurface, but weathers quickly on the surface. Olivine has many uses, such as the gemstone peridot, as well as industrial applications like metalworking processes.

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The Story of Olivine

Olivine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1884, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 20 Olivines were born — ranking #5,953 that year. As of 2026, Olivine ranks #8,882 for baby girls with 10 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 226 Olivines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Olivine

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olivine

What does the name Olivine mean?
The mineral olivine is a magnesium iron silicate with the chemical formula (Mg,Fe)2SiO4. It is a type of nesosilicate or orthosilicate. The primary component of the Earth's upper mantle, it is a common mineral in Earth's subsurface, but weathers quickly on the surface. Olivine has many uses, such as the gemstone peridot, as well as industrial applications like metalworking processes.
How popular is Olivine in 2026?
In 2026, Olivine ranks #8,882 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Olivine most popular?
Olivine reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #851 that year with 20 babies given the name.
Is Olivine a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Olivine is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Olivine?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Olivine include Goldia, Theodocia, Eugenie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Olivine

Olivine is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 226 births in the dataset. Olivine's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #851. Use the chart and map above to compare Olivine's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.