Oscar: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A divine spear, combining strength with celestial grace.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #215
- Peak
- #26 in 1886
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Oscar Means
Oscar is a boy name of Spanish origin. A divine spear, combining strength with celestial grace.
How Popular Oscar Is
Oscar currently ranks #215 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #26 in 1886. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Oscar
- Oscar reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #26 in 1886.
- Oscar has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Oscar is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Oscar
Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Oscar
Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Oscar.
Questions About Oscar
What does Oscar mean?
Oscar is a boy name of Spanish origin. A divine spear, combining strength with celestial grace.
How popular is Oscar?
Oscar currently ranks #215 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #26 in 1886. It has held steady.
Where does Oscar come from?
Oscar comes from Spanish roots. Oscar reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #26 in 1886.
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