Oswaldo
Every Oswaldo since 1915 — 5,902 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oswaldo
Oswaldo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,027 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 5,902 American babies have been named Oswaldo. Its peak came in 2006, when 461 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Oswaldo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oswaldo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,027 |
| 2024 | 43 | #2,945 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,880 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2,856 |
| 2021 | 52 | #2,546 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2,533 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,135 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2,463 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2,621 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,328 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,159 |
| 2014 | 83 | #1,810 |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,007 |
| 2012 | 88 | #1,726 |
| 2011 | 95 | #1,617 |
| 2010 | 120 | #1,395 |
| 2009 | 172 | #1,082 |
| 2008 | 208 | #965 |
| 2007 | 290 | #758 |
| 2006 | 461 | #549 |
| 2005 | 312 | #674 |
| 2004 | 269 | #714 |
| 2003 | 240 | #748 |
| 2002 | 184 | #887 |
| 2001 | 191 | #846 |
| 2000 | 127 | #1,114 |
| 1995 | 88 | #1,242 |
| 1990 | 90 | #1,143 |
| 1985 | 43 | #1,538 |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,210 |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,188 |
| 1970 | 25 | #1,781 |
| 1965 | 21 | #1,765 |
| 1960 | 20 | #1,847 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,200 |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,058 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #2,949 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,002 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Oswaldo
- Oswaldo Guayasamín Painter · 1919–1999
- Oswaldo López Arellano Politician · 1921–2010
- Oswaldo de Oliveira Coach · b. 1950
- Oswaldo Cruz Physician · 1872–1917
- Oswaldo Payá Social activist · 1952–2012
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oswaldo in 2025?
Oswaldo ranked #3,027 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oswaldo?
5,902 babies have been named Oswaldo in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oswaldo most popular?
Oswaldo peaked in 2006, when 461 newborns received the name.
Is Oswaldo a boy or girl name?
Oswaldo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oswaldo rising or falling?
Oswaldo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Oswaldo?
Well-known people named Oswaldo include Oswaldo Guayasamín (painter), Oswaldo López Arellano (politician), Oswaldo de Oliveira (coach).