Oskar

Oskar is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 96 boys in the United States.

Oskar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Oskar

Oskar belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Oskar first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1191 in 2016, and in 2024 96 babies received the name — 3,148 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Oskar in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#1191 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Oskar in 2024
96
Total since 1880
3,148

Oskar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#174 in 2009
Babies named Oskar in 2025
121
Total since 1996
4,948

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Oskar mean?

The meaning of Oskar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Oskar a boy or girl name?

Oskar is a boy name. In 2024, 96 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Oskar?

Oskar comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Oskar?

Oskar first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #1191 in 2016, and 96 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].