Oskar
5 countries#223 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Oskar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,963 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #417 · peaked in 2014 with 353 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,400 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #223 · peaked in 2012 with 317 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,241 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #1743 · peaked in 2016 with 160 births
Most common in: California, New York, Minnesota, Illinois, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
556 births recorded 1901–2022 · currently #1156 · peaked in 2015 with 40 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
435 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #316 · peaked in 2014 with 37 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
128 births recorded 2007–2024 · peaked in 2014 with 19 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Oskar’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #502 | — |
| 2003 | #445 | ↑57 |
| 2004 | #388 | ↑57 |
| 2005 | #406 | ↓18 |
| 2006 | #407 | ↓1 |
| 2007 | #258 | ↑149 |
| 2008 | #220 | ↑38 |
| 2009 | #174 | ↑46 |
| 2010 | #192 | ↓18 |
| 2011 | #181 | ↑11 |
| 2012 | #181 | — |
| 2013 | #188 | ↓7 |
| 2014 | #191 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #214 | ↓23 |
| 2016 | #212 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #211 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #213 | ↓2 |
| 2019 | #208 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #251 | ↓43 |
| 2021 | #223 | ↑28 |
Frequently asked questions about Oskar
Is Oskar a popular name?
Yes — Oskar currently ranks #223 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Oskar more common for boys or girls?
Oskar is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Oskar most popular?
Oskar peaked in 2012 in England & Wales, with 317 recorded births that year.
Is Oskar rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Oskar’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #976 in 1996 to #223 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Oskar?
At least 8,760 babies have been recorded with the name Oskar across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Oskar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Oskar appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Oskar?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Oskar include Nate, Nyaire, Rain, Roderick.
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