Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Oscar.
National Rank (2025)
#223
All-Time Peak Rank
#26 (1886)
Total U.S. Births
213,098
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Oscar Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Oscar
According to SSA data, Oscar achieved its highest historical rank of #26 in 1886. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 3,601 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 29.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Oscar scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-29.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,601Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
46yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5,982
1890s:5,612
1900s:4,517
1910s:14,869
1920s:17,740
1930s:11,373
1940s:10,188
1950s:11,365
1960s:9,908
1970s:11,847
1980s:15,661
1990s:27,885
2000s:33,545
2010s:22,260
2020s:10,346
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesOs-car
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with O, a letter used by only 1.4% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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