Oswald
boy name#2145 in 2025Oswald entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #451 in 1886, ranks #2145 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2145
rank today
#451
peak (1886)
67
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #634 |
| 1890s | #639 |
| 1900s | #670 |
| 1910s | #571 |
| 1920s | #758 |
| 1930s | #1166 |
| 1940s | #1457 |
| 1950s | #1490 |
| 1960s | #1760 |
| 1970s | #2187 |
| 1980s | #2534 |
| 1990s | #3695 |
| 2000s | #4718 |
| 2010s | #4010 |
| 2020s | #2398 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Oswald has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Oswald are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Oswald alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Oswald in 2025?
- Oswald ranks #2145 among US boy names in 2025, with 67 babies given the name.
- When was the name Oswald most popular?
- Oswald peaked in 1886, reaching #451 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Oswald with classmates?
- Oswald will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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