Oscar
Peaked at #26 nationally in 1886, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Oscar has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Oscar — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1174
in 1890
Last ranked
#18458
in 2015
Years tracked
103
1886–2015
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1886, Oscar reached its peak popularity for girls in 1890, ranking #1174 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Oscar hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2015, when it stood at #18458.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | #18,458 | 5 |
| 2010 | #19,124 | 5 |
| 2009 | #14,841 | 7 |
| 2007 | #13,610 | 8 |
| 2006 | #16,609 | 6 |
| 2005 | #14,137 | 7 |
| 2004 | #7,733 | 15 |
| 2003 | #7,891 | 14 |
Oscar — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#26
in 1886
Current rank
#217
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Oscar reached its peak popularity for boys in 1886, ranking #26 nationally with 645 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #184 (2014) to #217 (2024) — a 15% drop.
As of 2024, Oscar ranks #217 nationally for boys, with 1,656 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #217 | 1,656 |
| 2023 | #216 | 1,701 |
| 2022 | #201 | 1,890 |
| 2021 | #226 | 1,697 |
| 2020 | #214 | 1,766 |
| 2019 | #205 | 1,891 |
| 2018 | #206 | 1,956 |
| 2017 | #192 | 2,048 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Oscar most popular?
Oscar was most popular in 1886, when it ranked #26 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Oscar becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Oscar?
At least 212,533 babies have been recorded with the name Oscar in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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