Boy nameCurrently #1,721 in the USSteady
Oskar
//ˈɔskɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20165 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Oskar's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Oskar's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Oskar |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 75 |
| 2005 | 81 |
| 2006 | 113 |
| 2007 | 96 |
| 2008 | 95 |
| 2009 | 137 |
| 2010 | 130 |
| 2011 | 122 |
| 2012 | 136 |
| 2013 | 132 |
| 2014 | 134 |
| 2015 | 112 |
| 2016 | 160 |
| 2017 | 128 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 144 |
| 2021 | 122 |
| 2022 | 136 |
| 2023 | 125 |
| 2024 | 96 |
Oskar through the decades
- Oskar peaked in 2016, when 160 babies were named Oskar in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Oskar has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Oskar currently ranks #1,721 in the US and is holding steady.