Oral
boy nameOral entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #458 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#458
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #679 |
| 1890s | #612 |
| 1900s | #707 |
| 1910s | #669 |
| 1920s | #839 |
| 1930s | #1176 |
| 1940s | #1495 |
| 1950s | #1265 |
| 1960s | #2249 |
| 1970s | #4132 |
| 1980s | #5672 |
| 1990s | #7569 |
| 2000s | #10069 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Oral are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Oral alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Oral in 2025?
- Oral is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Oral most popular?
- Oral peaked in 1892, reaching #458 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Oral with classmates?
- Oral will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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