Oscar
girl nameOscar entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #1099 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#1099
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1194 |
| 1890s | #1416 |
| 1900s | #1720 |
| 1910s | #2958 |
| 1920s | #2799 |
| 1930s | #2590 |
| 1940s | #3779 |
| 1950s | #4530 |
| 1960s | #5487 |
| 1970s | #5354 |
| 1980s | #5948 |
| 1990s | #5406 |
| 2000s | #10852 |
| 2010s | #16706 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Oscar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Oscar alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Oscar in 2025?
- Oscar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Oscar most popular?
- Oscar peaked in 1890, reaching #1099 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Oscar with classmates?
- Oscar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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