Boy nameCurrently #11,904 in the USNew
Octave
//ˈɑktɪv//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19196 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Octave's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Octave's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Octave |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Octave through the decades
- Octave peaked in 1919, when 18 babies were named Octave in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1946–2024), use of Octave has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Octave currently ranks #11,904 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.