Boy
Oscar
deer lover, friend of deer
About Oscar
Distinguished yet approachable, this name carries literary and cultural weight without feeling pretentious. Its compact form belies its impressive versatility across languages and regions worldwide. The name has graced royalty, artists, and everyday heroes alike, proving its universal appeal. There's something inherently likeable about its sound—friendly and substantial simultaneously. Parents selecting this demonstrate appreciation for names with proven staying power and cross-cultural adaptability. It works equally well in boardrooms and playgrounds, maintaining dignity in every context. The name suggests intelligence and creativity, perhaps influenced by its association with achievement and excellence. For those wanting substance with accessibility, this delivers consistently.
Popularity of the Name Oscar
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #29 | ||||
| 1881 | #28 | ||||
| 1882 | #28 | ||||
| 1883 | #27 | ||||
| 1884 | #30 | ||||
| 1885 | #28 | ||||
| 1886 | #26 | ||||
| 1887 | #29 | ||||
| 1888 | #31 | ||||
| 1889 | #32 | ||||
| 1890 | #29 | ||||
| 1891 | #32 | ||||
| 1892 | #33 | ||||
| 1893 | #33 | ||||
| 1894 | #34 | ||||
| 1895 | #39 | ||||
| 1896 | #41 | ||||
| 1897 | #37 | ||||
| 1898 | #41 | ||||
| 1899 | #46 | ||||
| 1900 | #47 | #108 | |||
| 1901 | #47 | ||||
| 1902 | #55 | #113 | |||
| 1903 | #51 | #122 | |||
| 1904 | #54 | ||||
| 1905 | #56 | #121 | |||
| 1906 | #64 | #132 | |||
| 1907 | #59 | ||||
| 1908 | #65 | #133 | |||
| 1909 | #70 | ||||
| 1910 | #73 | ||||
| 1911 | #68 | ||||
| 1912 | #73 | ||||
| 1913 | #76 | ||||
| 1914 | #77 | #133 | |||
| 1915 | #88 | ||||
| 1916 | #86 | ||||
| 1917 | #87 | ||||
| 1918 | #87 | ||||
| 1919 | #88 | ||||
| 1920 | #90 | ||||
| 1921 | #92 | ||||
| 1922 | #92 | ||||
| 1923 | #96 | ||||
| 1924 | #99 | ||||
| 1925 | #99 | ||||
| 1926 | #105 | ||||
| 1927 | #113 | ||||
| 1928 | #122 | ||||
| 1929 | #117 | ||||
| 1930 | #124 | ||||
| 1931 | #129 | ||||
| 1932 | #138 | ||||
| 1933 | #142 | ||||
| 1934 | #143 | ||||
| 1935 | #143 | ||||
| 1936 | #153 | ||||
| 1937 | #154 | ||||
| 1938 | #158 | ||||
| 1939 | #159 | ||||
| 1940 | #167 | ||||
| 1941 | #165 | ||||
| 1942 | #172 | ||||
| 1943 | #169 | ||||
| 1944 | #178 | ||||
| 1945 | #176 | ||||
| 1946 | #182 | ||||
| 1947 | #186 | ||||
| 1948 | #184 | ||||
| 1949 | #186 | ||||
| 1950 | #192 | ||||
| 1951 | #199 | ||||
| 1952 | #203 | ||||
| 1953 | #203 | ||||
| 1954 | #197 | ||||
| 1955 | #211 | ||||
| 1956 | #217 | ||||
| 1957 | #217 | ||||
| 1958 | #237 | ||||
| 1959 | #243 | ||||
| 1960 | #245 | ||||
| 1961 | #245 | ||||
| 1962 | #245 | ||||
| 1963 | #235 | ||||
| 1964 | #244 | ||||
| 1965 | #232 | ||||
| 1966 | #228 | ||||
| 1967 | #234 | ||||
| 1968 | #238 | ||||
| 1969 | #229 | #326 | |||
| 1970 | #225 | ||||
| 1971 | #220 | ||||
| 1972 | #205 | ||||
| 1973 | #203 | ||||
| 1974 | #189 | #365 | |||
| 1975 | #184 | #283 | |||
| 1976 | #183 | ||||
| 1977 | #181 | ||||
| 1978 | #179 | ||||
| 1979 | #184 | ||||
| 1980 | #176 | ||||
| 1981 | #171 | ||||
| 1982 | #175 | #326 | |||
| 1983 | #183 | ||||
| 1984 | #178 | ||||
| 1985 | #169 | ||||
| 1986 | #169 | ||||
| 1987 | #163 | ||||
| 1988 | #160 | #355 | |||
| 1989 | #152 | #325 | |||
| 1990 | #135 | #325 | |||
| 1991 | #134 | #276 | #499 | ||
| 1992 | #131 | #270 | #328 | #519 | |
| 1993 | #123 | #171 | #296 | #458 | |
| 1994 | #122 | #160 | #258 | #379 | |
| 1995 | #130 | #161 | #239 | #378 | |
| 1996 | #125 | #175 | #230 | #494 | |
| 1997 | #127 | #119 | #138 | #280 | #468 |
| 1998 | #129 | #115 | #87 | #153 | #487 |
| 1999 | #116 | #100 | #102 | #140 | #399 |
| 2000 | #122 | #99 | #99 | #166 | #433 |
| 2001 | #122 | #84 | #75 | #128 | #377 |
| 2002 | #120 | #78 | #79 | #118 | #321 |
| 2003 | #122 | #70 | #61 | #113 | #240 |
| 2004 | #123 | #68 | #66 | #107 | #259 |
| 2005 | #117 | #58 | #56 | #79 | #241 |
| 2006 | #118 | #51 | #40 | #92 | #266 |
| 2007 | #121 | #47 | #47 | #81 | #268 |
| 2008 | #120 | #31 | #50 | #66 | #203 |
| 2009 | #131 | #24 | #40 | #66 | #214 |
| 2010 | #147 | #21 | #40 | #61 | #214 |
| 2011 | #162 | #17 | #47 | #62 | #201 |
| 2012 | #177 | #19 | #43 | #61 | #168 |
| 2013 | #178 | #8 | #35 | #46 | #191 |
| 2014 | #184 | #9 | #32 | #47 | #158 |
| 2015 | #181 | #10 | #32 | #45 | #163 |
| 2016 | #177 | #10 | #39 | #46 | #140 |
| 2017 | #192 | #9 | #22 | #44 | #159 |
| 2018 | #206 | #10 | #19 | #38 | #144 |
| 2019 | #205 | #10 | #16 | #43 | #169 |
| 2020 | #214 | #8 | #19 | #31 | #144 |
| 2021 | #226 | #9 | #22 | #30 | #138 |
| 2022 | #201 | #8 | #11 | #38 | #140 |
| 2023 | #216 | #8 | #20 | #31 | #140 |
| 2024 | #216 | #8 | #27 | #33 | #158 |
| 2025 | #223 | #8 | #21 | #35 | #144 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Oscar
Names Similar to Oscar
Nicknames for Oscar
- Oz
- Ozzy
- Ossie
- OJ
Famous People Named Oscar
| Oscar Wilde | Irish playwright and poet |
| Oscar Robertson | American basketball player |
| Oscar Hammerstein II | American composer and lyricist |
| Oscar de la Renta | Dominican-American fashion designer |
| Oscar Pistorius | South African Paralympic runner |
| Oscar Peterson | Canadian jazz pianist |
| Oscar Niemeyer | Brazilian architect |
| Oscar Levant | American pianist and composer |
| Oscar Arias | Costa Rican politician and Nobel laureate |
| Oscar Schindler | German businessman and humanitarian |
| Oscar Nunez | American actor |
| Oscar de Marcos | Spanish footballer |
| Oscar Isaac | Guatemalan-American actor |
| Oscar Tabarez | Uruguayan football coach |
| Oscar Munoz | American businessman |
| Oscar Hijuelos | American novelist |
| Oscar Bonavena | Argentine heavyweight boxer |
| Oscar Charleston | American baseball player |
Characters Named Oscar
| Oscar Diggs | The Wizard of Oz |
| Oscar the Grouch | Sesame Street |
| Oscar Martinez | The Office |
| Oscar the Sharkslayer | Shark Tale |
| Oscar Wilde | The Importance of Being Earnest |
| Oscar Madison | The Odd Couple |
| Oscar "Oz" Diggs | Once Upon a Time |
| Oscar the Octopus | Finding Dory |
| Oscar Pine | RWBY |
| Oscar Hammerstein II | The Sound of Music |
| Oscar Goldman | The Six Million Dollar Man |
| Oscar the Dog | Garfield comics |
| Oscar, Prince of Chameleons | A Series of Unfortunate Events |
| Oscar DelaRenta | Dynasty TV series |
| Oscar the Ostrich | Sesame Street |
| Oscar "Oz" Bezarius | Pandora Hearts |
| Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkle Emmanuel Ambroise Diggs | Futurama |
| Oscar Proud | The Proud Family |
| Oscar "Oz" Rodriguez | GLOW |
| Oscar "Oz" Jackson | Oz TV series |