Oswald

Oswald 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 70 boys in the United States.

Oswald at a glance

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

About the name Oswald

Oswald 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, Oswald first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #465 in 1886, and in 2024 70 babies received the name — 4,339 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Oswald in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#465 in 1886
Peak year
1916
Babies named Oswald in 2024
70
Total since 1880
4,339

Oswald in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#1076 in 2024
Babies named Oswald in 2025
27
Total since 1996
238

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Oswald mean?

The meaning of Oswald 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 Oswald a boy or girl name?

Oswald is a boy name. In 2024, 70 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Oswald?

Oswald comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Oswald?

Oswald first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #465 in 1886, and 70 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].