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Current rank (2025)#223
Babies named Oscar in 20251,620
Total recorded214,153
Peak year2006 (3,601 babies)
Highest rank ever#26
Years in records1880–2025 (146 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 9 spots

Frequently asked about Oscar

What does the name Oscar mean?
Oscar means “Friend of deer or divine spear” from Irish/Old Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Oscar?
Oscar has Irish/Old Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Friend of deer or divine spear”.
How popular is Oscar?
Oscar ranked #223 in 2025 — given to 1,620 babies that year.
When was Oscar most popular?
Oscar peaked in 2006 with 3,601 babies registered that year.
Is Oscar a boy or girl name?
Oscar is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Oscars in registered births are male.
How long has Oscar been recorded?
Oscar appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.

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