Oslo
2 countries#1959 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Oslo was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
581 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #1959 · peaked in 2022 with 94 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Minnesota, Washington, Colorado
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
37 births recorded 2016–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
37 births recorded 2016–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Oslo’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 18 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #9788 | — |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↑2986 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↓5429 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↑1423 |
| 2012 | #6306 | ↑4502 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↓5830 |
| 2014 | #7562 | ↑4574 |
| 2015 | #5507 | ↑2055 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↓1219 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↑666 |
| 2018 | #4476 | ↑1584 |
| 2019 | #3716 | ↑760 |
| 2020 | #3025 | ↑691 |
| 2021 | #2552 | ↑473 |
| 2022 | #1760 | ↑792 |
| 2023 | #1832 | ↓72 |
| 2024 | #1921 | ↓89 |
| 2025 | #1959 | ↓38 |
Frequently asked questions about Oslo
Is Oslo a popular name?
Yes — Oslo currently ranks #1959 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Oslo more common for boys or girls?
Oslo is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Oslo most popular?
Oslo peaked in 2022 in United States, with 94 recorded births that year.
Is Oslo rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Oslo’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9788 in 2007 to #1959 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Oslo?
At least 618 babies have been recorded with the name Oslo across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Oslo popular in more than one country?
Yes — Oslo appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Oslo?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Oslo include Lior, Ramsey, Rexton.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Oslo in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.