Oskar
Every Oskar since 1916 — 3,241 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oskar
Oskar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,750 in 2025 with 93 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 3,241 American babies have been named Oskar. Its peak came in 2016, when 160 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Oskar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oskar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93 | #1,750 |
| 2024 | 96 | #1,730 |
| 2023 | 125 | #1,454 |
| 2022 | 136 | #1,378 |
| 2021 | 122 | #1,476 |
| 2020 | 144 | #1,279 |
| 2019 | 130 | #1,378 |
| 2018 | 134 | #1,345 |
| 2017 | 128 | #1,381 |
| 2016 | 160 | #1,191 |
| 2015 | 112 | #1,488 |
| 2014 | 134 | #1,315 |
| 2013 | 132 | #1,312 |
| 2012 | 136 | #1,290 |
| 2011 | 122 | #1,374 |
| 2010 | 130 | #1,320 |
| 2009 | 137 | #1,287 |
| 2008 | 95 | #1,638 |
| 2007 | 96 | #1,620 |
| 2006 | 113 | #1,406 |
| 2005 | 81 | #1,670 |
| 2004 | 75 | #1,713 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1,927 |
| 2002 | 69 | #1,705 |
| 2001 | 56 | #1,949 |
| 2000 | 39 | #2,462 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,825 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,914 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,308 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,033 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,061 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,818 |
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Famous people named Oskar
- Oskar Schindler Businessperson · 1908–1974
- Oskar Kokoschka Painter · 1886–1980
- Oskar Dirlewanger Military personnel · 1895–1945
- Oskar Schlemmer Painter · 1888–1943
- Oskar Potiorek Politician · 1853–1933
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oskar in 2025?
Oskar ranked #1,750 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 93 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oskar?
3,241 babies have been named Oskar in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oskar most popular?
Oskar peaked in 2016, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Oskar a boy or girl name?
Oskar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oskar rising or falling?
Oskar has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Oskar?
Well-known people named Oskar include Oskar Schindler (businessperson), Oskar Kokoschka (painter), Oskar Dirlewanger (military personnel).