Octaviano is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Octavius, which was adopted by Augustus Caesar after his great-uncle Julius Caesar's assassination. The name Octavianus, meaning 'eighth,' was given to Gaius Octavius, who became the first Roman Emperor in 27 BC. The name Octaviano is a Spanish variation of this name, popularized during the Spanish Renaissance and remains a distinctive choice today.
The name Octaviano has seen a varied trend in its popularity over the years. While there were several years with no recorded births (not listed here), there have also been periods of notable popularity, such as between 1947 and 1950 where the number of births ranged from 8 to 15 annually. The highest single year for Octaviano births was in 1933 with 14 births. However, the name's overall frequency has been quite low, with a total of only 689 births recorded over the course of nearly a century (1914-2023).