Oather
Every Oather since 1882 — 443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oather
Oather is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1882, 443 American babies have been named Oather. Its peak came in 1919, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Oather stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oather year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1940 | 8 | #2,805 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,213 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,407 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,393 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,307 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,756 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,386 |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oather in 2025?
Oather did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Oather?
443 babies have been named Oather in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oather most popular?
Oather peaked in 1919, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Oather a boy or girl name?
Oather is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oather rising or falling?
Oather has been roughly stable over the past decade.