Oleander
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Oleander
The name of this pretty Mediterranean shrub is reminiscent of popular classic Oliver, and interestingly its etymology appears to overlap too: oleander most likely derives from Greek rhododendron "rose tree", with its form successively influenced by laurea "laurel" and olea "olive tree".
Oleander for boys#4496 US
This unisex choice might make for an especially handsome floral option for a boy.
Oleander for girls
The name of this pretty Mediterranean shrub is reminiscent of vintage Olive, and interestingly its etymology appears to overlap too: oleander most likely derives from Greek rhododendron "rose tree", with its form successively influenced by laurea "laurel" and olea "olive tree".
Pronounced o-lee-AN-der.
As of October 2026, Oleander ranked #4496 for boys in US births in 2025 and #17000 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #11913 for girls in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,496 | 23 | 13.5 |
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- "White OleanderGirl
" novel by Janet Fitch and later film, in which the main character uses oleander to poison her husband