Oslo Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationOHS-lo / /ˈɔːsloʊ/Norwegian; Old Norse
Meaning
Norwegian: meadow by a river; Old Norse: 'the gods'
Historical & Cultural Background
Oslo is the capital of Norway, named from the Old Norse 'Áslo', which means 'meadow by a river'. In Norwegian culture, it reflects the natural landscape and historical significance of the region.
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International Variants
- Osló (Icelandic)
- Oslo (Spanish)
Famous people named Oslo
Oslo K. — Norwegian politician.
Oslo S. — Norwegian artist.
Fictional characters named Oslo
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Oslo was first seen in the United States in 2007. Oslo has ranked as high as #1299 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Minnesota, Washington, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Oslo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Oslo (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| WI | 5 | |
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2024 | 82 |