Ottavio
Meaningeighth · Italian form of Octavius
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,632 in 1921
5 babies were named Ottavio in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ottavio, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ottavio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOttavio first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1921, when it ranked #2,632. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningOttavio is an Italian form of Octavius, which means “eighth”.
About the name Ottavio
Ottavio is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “eighth”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-vio”. US birth records list Ottavio for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 15 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #2,632 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.7 | 367,647 boys |
| 1920s | 2.8 | 359,712 boys |
| 1930s | 1.2 | 826,446 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Ottavio
What does the name Ottavio mean?
Ottavio means “eighth” in Italian, as a form of Octavius.
What is the origin of the name Ottavio?
Ottavio has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Ottavio a boy or girl name?
Ottavio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ottavio?
Ottavio ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1921 (#2,632).