boy's name
Octavien
ok-tah-VYEN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 198
Octavien is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1906, when 10 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.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Octavien 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 | 45 |
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Octavien?
In 2024, Octavien was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Octavien 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 Octavien
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Octavien Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Octavien over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Octavien
- French ok-tah-VYEN
Sibling Names for Octavien
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Octavien — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Octavien
How popular is the name Octavien?
In 2024, Octavien was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Octavien a girl's or a boy's name?
Octavien is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Octavien?
Octavien has 3 syllables.
When was Octavien most popular?
Octavien peaked in 1906, when 10 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1900s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.