Boys name · Kentucky
Oliver in Kentucky
Oliver was the most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 278 babies named Oliver that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 3,988 babies Oliver.
Popularity over time
Oliver in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 81st |
| 1924 | 33 | 133rd |
| 1937 | 24 | 170th |
| 1951 | 12 | 285th |
| 1968 | 5 | 392nd |
| 1991 | 6 | 377th |
| 2011 | 54 | 109th |
| 2025 | 278 | 1st |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 81st in 1910 to 1st in 2025.
The most babies named Oliver in Kentucky in a single year was 278, in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2025.
Across the country, Oliver reached its best rank of #1 in Ohio (2021). See Oliver in every state →
How popular is Oliver in Kentucky?
Oliver was the most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 278 babies named Oliver that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 3,988 babies Oliver.
How many babies are named Oliver in Kentucky?
In 2025, 278 babies were named Oliver in Kentucky. The most babies named Oliver in Kentucky in a single year was 278, in 2025.
What is the rank of Oliver in Kentucky?
Oliver ranked 1st among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.