"Olivia" has consistently been a popular name not just in the United States, but globally as well. In recent years it's been the top girls name in England and Wales.

Despite the name's ancient origins, "Olivia" didn't become popular in English-speaking countries until the 19th century. It's one of the few names of Latin origin that have an equivalent in Western European languages, such as French (Olive), Spanish (Oliva), and Italian (Olivia).

Olivia Newton-John - An English-Australian singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and entrepreneur. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles, and two No. 1 Billboard 200 albums. She's also known for her iconic role as Sandy in the musical film 'Grease' (1978).