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Olivine

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Pronounced OL-ih-veen /ˈɑl.ɪ.vin/Medium

Meaning: From olivine, the green gemstone (also called peridot); from the Latin oliva, 'an olive'; a gem/nature-name; we note the gemLow

In 30 seconds: A green gemstone; a little olive: Olivine is a gem-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'OL-ih-veen'). We note the gem.
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Origin LowLatin, French
MeaningFrom olivine, the green gemstone (also called peridot); from the Latin oliva, 'an olive'; a gem/nature-name; we note the gem
U.S. rank (2025)#8230 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 219

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202118842025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Olivine comes from olivine, the green gemstone (also called peridot); from the Latin oliva, 'an olive'; a gem/nature-name (we note the gem). A lyrical, modern name (said 'OL-ih-veen').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a gem-name, a botanical cousin of Olive. Rare, a-green-gemstone at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Olivine is the green gemstone (also called peridot), from the Latin oliva ('an olive') — a lyrical, gem-inspired name (we note the gem; said 'OL-ih-veen').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Olivine — gem-name; Latin

Variations

OliveOlivina

Nicknames

OliveLivi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olivine mean?

Olivine is the green gemstone (also called peridot), from the Latin oliva ('an olive'); a gem/nature-name. We note the gem.

How do you pronounce Olivine?

It's said OL-ih-veen /ˈɑl.ɪ.vin/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Olivine a boy or girl name?

Olivine is a girl's name.

How popular is Olivine?

Olivine is a very rare name in the U.S.

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