15,080births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · France
#135France 2025
Octave is a boy name family recorded 15,080 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in France (#135 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in France in 2025, at 78.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Octave
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octave | French | 14,255 | 🇫🇷 France | #135 | 2025 | ▲ 152 % |
| Octave | French | 450 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1880 | – |
| Octave | French | 287 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #341 | 2025 | ▲ 349 % |
| Octave | French | 71 | 🇨🇦 Québec | #555 | 2023 | new |
| Octave | French | 17 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | – | 2019 | – |
Questions about Octave
How popular is the name Octave?
In 2025 it ranked #135 in France. Official registers record 15,080 births across 5 countries.
When was Octave most popular?
It peaked in France in 2025, at 78.0 births per 100,000.
Is Octave a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Octave is a boy name.