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Oscar
BoyMeaning of Oscar: Irish: 'deer friend'
Oscar is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 230th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 9th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#230
1,620 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#9
2,747 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
214,168
First recorded 1880 · peak 2006
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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