Oscar
boy name#223 in 2025Oscar entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #26 in 1883, ranks #223 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#223
rank today
#26
peak (1883)
1,620
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #29 |
| 1890s | #36 |
| 1900s | #57 |
| 1910s | #80 |
| 1920s | #103 |
| 1930s | #144 |
| 1940s | #177 |
| 1950s | #212 |
| 1960s | #238 |
| 1970s | #195 |
| 1980s | #170 |
| 1990s | #127 |
| 2000s | #122 |
| 2010s | #181 |
| 2020s | #216 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Oscar has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 142,000 people named Oscar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Oscar alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 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 ranks #223 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,620 babies given the name.
- When was the name Oscar most popular?
- Oscar peaked in 1883, reaching #26 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Oscar with classmates?
- Oscar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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