Oskar
- Pronunciation
- [Os-kar]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Jumping Fighter
- Origin
- Celtic
Oskar Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,148 baby boys have been named Oskar. The name peaked in 2016 with 160 US births that year (rank #1191). In 2024, ranked #1721 nationally — 530 places below its 2016 peak.
Top States for Oskar
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Oskar births are: California (452), New York (231), Minnesota (171).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Oskar
If you like Oskar's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Oskar's exact length and starting letter: Oakes, Obasi, Obike, Ociel, Ocnus.
Quick Facts About Oskar
Where in the US Is Oskar Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Oskar the strongest states are Minnesota, Oregon, Massachusetts.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | #507 | 100 |
| 2 | Oregon | #586 | 32 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | #668 | 20 |
| 4 | Colorado | #707 | 30 |
| 5 | Maryland | #814 | 17 |
| 6 | Washington | #837 | 52 |
| 7 | Michigan | #925 | 38 |
| 8 | New York | #1,015 | 38 |
Weakest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | #1,015 | 38 |
| 2 | Michigan | #925 | 38 |
| 3 | Washington | #837 | 52 |
| 4 | Maryland | #814 | 17 |
| 5 | Colorado | #707 | 30 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | #668 | 20 |
| 7 | Oregon | #586 | 32 |
| 8 | Minnesota | #507 | 100 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Oskar in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osker | Jumping Fighter | Male | Celtic |
Famous People Named Oskar
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Oskar.
- Oskar Schindler — Entrepreneur (1908)
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Compare Oskar to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Oskar against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).