Olivia Pearce

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Olivia Pearce — olive tree
76K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Olivia Pearce is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Olivia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Olivia is a feminine given name in the English language. It is derived from Latin oliva, olive. Both Oliva and Olivia were Latinate forms in use in English-speaking countries as early as the 13th century. Olive was in common use as a vernacular form. Though not invented by William Shakespeare, the name was popularized by a character in Twelfth Night. The surname Pearce: Adam Pearce (born 1978), American professional wrestler Adrienne Pearce, South African actress Al Pearce (1898–1961), American comedian, singer and banjoist Alec Pearce (1910–1982), English cricketer Alex Pearce (born 1988), English footballer Alexander Pearce (1790–1824), escapee from Macquarie Harbour Penal Station Alice Pearce (1917–1966), American actress Allan Pearce (born 1983), New Zealand soccer player Andy Pearce (born 1966), English footballer Austin Pearce (1921–2004), British manager Barcley Pearce (born 1970), Canadian ice hockey player Beth Pearce, Vermont government official Bil. Olivia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 76K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Olivia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Olivia

Meaning: olive tree

Latin

Olivia is a feminine given name in the English language. It is derived from Latin oliva, olive. Both Oliva and Olivia were Latinate forms in use in English-speaking countries as early as the 13th century. Olive was in common use as a vernacular form. Though not invented by William Shakespeare, the name was popularized by a character in Twelfth Night.

Surname: Pearce

English

Adam Pearce (born 1978), American professional wrestler Adrienne Pearce, South African actress Al Pearce (1898–1961), American comedian, singer and banjoist Alec Pearce (1910–1982), English cricketer Alex Pearce (born 1988), English footballer Alexander Pearce (1790–1824), escapee from Macquarie Harbour Penal Station Alice Pearce (1917–1966), American actress Allan Pearce (born 1983), New Zealand soccer player Andy Pearce (born 1966), English footballer Austin Pearce (1921–2004), British manager Barcley Pearce (born 1970), Canadian ice hockey player Beth Pearce, Vermont government official Bil.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Olivia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Olivia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Olivia Pearce

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Olivia Pearce:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Olivia?
The first name Olivia originates from Latin. Olivia is a feminine given name in the English language. It is derived from Latin oliva, olive. Both Oliva and Olivia were Latinate forms in use in English-speaking countries as early as the 13th century. Olive was in common use as a vernacular form. Though not invented by William Shakespeare, the name was popularized by a character in Twelfth Night.
When was Olivia most popular?
The name Olivia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pearce?
The surname Pearce originates from English. Adam Pearce (born 1978), American professional wrestler Adrienne Pearce, South African actress Al Pearce (1898–1961), American comedian, singer and banjoist Alec Pearce (1910–1982), English cricketer Alex Pearce (born 1988), English footballer Alexander Pearce (1790–1824), escapee from Macquarie Harbour Penal Station Alice Pearce (1917–1966), American actress Allan Pearce (born 1983), New Zealand soccer player Andy Pearce (born 1966), English footballer Austin Pearce (1921–2004), British manager Barcley Pearce (born 1970), Canadian ice hockey player Beth Pearce, Vermont government official Bil.
What are the origins of the name Olivia Pearce?
The name Olivia Pearce combines two different traditions: the first name Olivia has Latin roots, while the surname Pearce originates from English.
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