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Oral

boy name

Oral entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #458 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 18802025

18802003
US babies named Oral per year from 1880 to 2025
rank today
#458
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage 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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