Octave
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Born Eighth
- Origin
- French
Octave Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 449 baby boys have been named Octave. The name peaked in 1918 with 18 US births that year (rank #1882). In 2024, ranked #11904 nationally — 10,022 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Octave
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Octave births are: Louisiana (149).
Other French-Origin Names Like Octave
If you like Octave's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
6-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Octave's exact length and starting letter: Oakden, Oakley, Obelia, Obrian, Obrien.
Quick Facts About Octave
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Compare Octave to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Octave against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).