girl's name
Octavie
ok-tah-VEE (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 5,206
France
#956
2025 births
Octavie is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1926 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 1902, when 220 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1900s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- Today about 1 in 14,737 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Octavie Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,985 |
| 1910s | 1,015 |
| 1920s | 655 |
| 1930s | 220 |
| 1940s | 95 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 175 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 260 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 210 |
How Popular Is Octavie?
In 2025, Octavie was given to 40 babies in France, ranking #956 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Octavie Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Octavie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Octavie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Octavie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Octavie
- French ok-tah-VEE
Sibling Names for Octavie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Octavie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Octavie
How popular is the name Octavie?
In 2025, Octavie was given to 40 babies in France, ranking #956 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Octavie a girl's or a boy's name?
Octavie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Octavie?
Octavie has 3 syllables.
When was Octavie most popular?
Octavie peaked in 1902, when 220 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1900s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Octavie a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Octavie currently ranks #956 in France. After peaking in the 1900s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.