boy's name
Oskar
OS-kar (English)
- Origin Irish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 10,556
England and Wales
#349
2025 births
Oskar is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 93 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Oskar is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 317 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 4,355 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Oskar Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 1,086 |
| 2010s | 2,772 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 968 |
How Popular Is Oskar?
In 2025, Oskar was given to 121 babies in England and Wales, ranking #349 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Oskar Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Oskar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oskar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oskar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oskar
- English OS-kar
Sibling Names for Oskar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oskar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oskar
How popular is the name Oskar?
In 2025, Oskar was given to 121 babies in England and Wales, ranking #349 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Oskar a girl's or a boy's name?
Oskar is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oskar?
Oskar has 2 syllables.
When was Oskar most popular?
Oskar peaked in 2012, when 317 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Oskar a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Oskar currently ranks #349 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.