#2172024 rank
2006peak year
202,309babies named Oscar since 1880
▼ 12%5-year trend
Oscar popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Oscar mean?
Borne in Irish legend by Fionn's grandson, from os 'deer' and cara 'friend'; Old Norse Asgeirr 'god's spear' is an alternative source. Oscar Wilde carried it worldwide.
OriginIrish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like Oscar
Same era, same vibe — if you like Oscar, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Oscars
- Oscar Wilde, writer
- Oscar Isaac, actor
Spellings & variants
OskarOssie
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