Oscar Boy

Popularity: #206 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Irish; Old Norse

Meaning

Irish: 'deer friend'; Old Norse: 'divine spear'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Oscar has roots in both Irish and Old Norse cultures. In Irish mythology, Oscar was a hero and the grandson of the legendary warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to the influence of playwright Oscar Wilde. Today, it is widely used in various cultures around the world.

Trend Summary

Oscar has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Asher, Elias, Silas, Emmett, Hugo, Leo, Felix, Milo, Otis, Jasper, Arlo

Variants

  • Oskar
  • Oska

International Variants

  • Oskar (German)
  • Oscár (Spanish)
  • Ossian (Irish)

Famous people named Oscar

Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright and poet known for his wit and literary works such as 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.

Oscar Isaac is an American actor recognized for his roles in films like 'Ex Machina' and 'Star Wars'.

Oscar de la Renta was a Dominican-American fashion designer celebrated for his elegant designs and contributions to haute couture.

Oscar Pistorius is a South African former Paralympic athlete known for his achievements in sprinting despite being a double amputee.

Fictional characters named Oscar

Oscar the Grouch is a character from the children's television show 'Sesame Street', known for living in a trash can and his grumpy demeanor.

Oscar Madison is a character from the play and film 'The Odd Couple', portrayed as a messy and easygoing sportswriter.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Oscar was first seen in the United States in 1880. Oscar has ranked as high as #209 nationally which occurred in 2006 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Oscar has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Oscar (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 261
17%
TX 251
16%
NY 90
6%
FL 82
5%
AZ 60
4%
IL 53
3%
WA 52
3%
MA 51
3%
GA 48
3%
NC 43
3%
MD 42
3%
MN 38
2%
PA 37
2%
VA 36
2%
WI 36
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880544
1881530
1882625
1883607
1884615
1885623
1886645
1887574
1888647
1889572
1890628
1891551
1892634
1893574
1894601
1895549
1896539
1897543
1898546
1899447
1900563
1901422
1902397
1903427
1904442
1905436
1906412
1907483
1908476
1909459
1910505
1911636
19121,157
19131,249
19141,553
19151,788
19161,916
19171,961
19182,113
19191,991
19202,006
19211,978
19222,007
19231,880
19241,819
19251,754
19261,715
19271,635
19281,464
19291,482
19301,467
19311,334
19321,255
19331,111
19341,095
19351,091
19361,008
1937988
19381,024
19391,000
1940937
19411,021
1942958
19431,073
1944911
1945939
19461,017
19471,111
19481,098
19491,124
19501,103
19511,067
19521,087
19531,196
19541,268
19551,154
19561,133
19571,201
19581,069
19591,085
19601,068
19611,041
19621,007
19631,021
19641,000
1965989
1966943
1967934
1968902
19691,005
19701,043
19711,066
19721,111
19731,068
19741,199
19751,236
19761,231
19771,274
19781,311
19791,311
19801,396
19811,464
19821,486
19831,370
19841,421
19851,592
19861,572
19871,661
19881,733
19891,965
19902,328
19912,444
19922,587
19932,847
19942,847
19952,730
19963,000
19972,970
19983,006
19993,126
20003,178
20013,195
20023,233
20033,301
20043,348
20053,461
20063,601
20073,548
20083,563
20093,117
20102,665
20112,378
20122,197
20132,242
20142,321
20152,299
20162,261
20172,048
20181,956
20191,891
20201,766
20211,697
20221,890
20231,701
20241,656