Oscar
Oscar has Irish, Gaelic, and Old Norse origins, meaning 'deer lover' or 'champion warrior.' The name combines elegance with strength, having been borne by Irish mythology heroes and Scandinavian royalty alike.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,588. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,378
- 2012: 2,198
- 2013: 2,242
- 2014: 2,321
- 2015: 2,299
- 2016: 2,261
- 2017: 2,048
- 2018: 1,956
- 2019: 1,892
- 2020: 1,766
- 2021: 1,697
- 2022: 1,892
- 2023: 1,702
- 2024: 1,669
- 2025: 1,620
- 2026 (projected): 1,588
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Strong international appeal with royal connections in Sweden and Ireland
- •Associated with The Academy Awards (The Oscars), adding cultural recognition
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
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Famous People
Oscar Wilde
Irish poet and playwright
Oscar Isaac
Actor
Oscar de la Renta
Fashion designer
Oscar Peterson
Jazz pianist and composer
Statistics
213,098
Total births since 1880
2006
Peak year
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