NAME PROFILE
Oskar
Oskar is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'divine spear.' It conveys a sense of strength, nobility, and creativity. People with this name often embody leadership qualities and a zest for life, inspiring those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,241 |
| Gender | Male (53% / 47%) |
| Peak year | 2016 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1988 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 30%NY — 20%MN — 18%IL — 17%WA — 15%
Notable People
Oskar Schindler (Businessman, *Schindler's List*) · Oskar Kokoschka (Artist, Expressionist painter) · Oskar Wilde (Writer, *The Picture of Dorian Gray*) · Oskar von Miller (Engineer, founder of the Deutsches Museum) · Oskar Fischinger (Animator, pioneer of abstract animation)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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