Boys name · North Carolina
Oliver in North Carolina
Oliver was the 3rd most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 507 babies named Oliver that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 8,074 babies Oliver.
Popularity over time
Oliver in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 174th |
| 1926 | 37 | 159th |
| 1942 | 20 | 249th |
| 1958 | 23 | 273rd |
| 1974 | 13 | 328th |
| 1993 | 8 | 596th |
| 2009 | 128 | 99th |
| 2025 | 507 | 3rd |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 174th in 1910 to 3rd in 2025.
The most babies named Oliver in North Carolina in a single year was 538, in 2024. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2024.
Across the country, Oliver reached its best rank of #1 in Ohio (2021). See Oliver in every state →
How popular is Oliver in North Carolina?
Oliver was the 3rd most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 507 babies named Oliver that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 8,074 babies Oliver.
How many babies are named Oliver in North Carolina?
In 2025, 507 babies were named Oliver in North Carolina. The most babies named Oliver in North Carolina in a single year was 538, in 2024.
What is the rank of Oliver in North Carolina?
Oliver ranked 3rd among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2024.
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.