Oliverio
Masculine Italian name derived from the olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness.
Name Census estimates that about 206 living Americans carry the first name Oliverio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oliverio today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oliverio births was 2008 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oliverio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
206
~ 1 in 1,663,856 Americans
Peak year
2008
14 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,606
Tracked since 1943
Census
Oliverio in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,220 people with the first name Oliverio, which placed it at #10,772 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#10,772
National first-name rank
People counted
1.2K
1,220 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
97.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Oliverio
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Oliverio is Hispanic at 97.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Oliverio described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Oliverio at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.1% · 1,185
- White2.2% · 27
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 3
- Black or African American0.2% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 2
- Two or more races0.1% · 1
Popularity
Oliverio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oliverio from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 65 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oliverio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Oliverio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oliverios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Oliverio
The name Oliverio originates from the Latin name Olivarius, which is derived from the Latin word "oliva" meaning "olive." This name has its roots in ancient Roman culture, where the olive tree was highly revered and symbolized peace, fertility, and abundance.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Oliverio was associated with the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, where Jesus Christ spent his final moments before his crucifixion. This biblical connection added a sacred dimension to the name, making it popular among Christian communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oliverio can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already in use in medieval Europe during the 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oliverio. One of the most famous was Oliverio Carafa (1430-1511), an Italian cardinal and diplomat who played a significant role in the politics of the Renaissance era. Another notable figure was Oliverio Cromwell (1599-1658), an English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
In the realm of literature, Oliverio Twist, the protagonist of Charles Dickens' famous novel "Oliver Twist" (1838), brought the name into the spotlight. Although the spelling is slightly different, the name's association with this classic work of fiction has contributed to its enduring popularity.
Other notable individuals named Oliverio include Oliverio Hazard Perry (1785-1819), an American naval officer who played a crucial role in the War of 1812, and Oliverio Wendell Holmes Sr. (1809-1894), an American physician, poet, and essayist who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of 19th century New England.
Throughout the centuries, the name Oliverio has maintained a strong presence, particularly in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures. Its rich history and connections to ancient civilizations, biblical references, and notable individuals have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Oliverio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oliverio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oliverio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oliverio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 206 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oliverio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,663,856 US residents.
Is Oliverio a common name?
We classify Oliverio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 216 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oliverio most popular?
The single biggest year for Oliverio was 2008, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oliverio is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Oliverio in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,220 people with the name Oliverio, or 0.40 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #10,772 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Oliverio in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Oliverio?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Oliverio appears almost entirely male. Of the 1,218 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Oliverio?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Oliverio is Hispanic at 97.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Oliverio most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Oliverio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (1,185 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Oliverio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oliverio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oliverio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Oliverio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oliverio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Oliverio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Oliverio?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Oliverio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.