NAME PROFILE
Oscar
Oscar is a name of Old English origin that means 'divine strength' or 'God's spear.' It carries a sense of nobility and creativity, often associated with artistic talent and leadership.
Key Stats
| Total births | 214,168 |
| Gender | Male (90% / 10%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%TX — 21%NY — 19%FL — 19%MI — 19%
Notable People
Oscar Wilde (Writer, *The Picture of Dorian Gray*) · Oscar Isaac (Actor, *Ex Machina*) · Oscar de la Renta (Fashion designer) · Oscar Pistorius (Paralympic athlete) · Oscar Robertson (Basketball player, NBA legend)
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