Oswald
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Power Of God
- Origin
- German
Oswald Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,339 baby boys have been named Oswald. The name peaked in 1916 with 107 US births that year (rank #553). In 2024, ranked #2121 nationally — 1,568 places below its 1916 peak.
Top States for Oswald
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Oswald births are: New York (393), California (178), Texas (106).
Other German-Origin Names Like Oswald
If you like Oswald's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Oswald's exact length and starting letter: Oakden, Oakley, Obelia, Obrian, Obrien.
Quick Facts About Oswald
Variant Forms
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Compare Oswald to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Oswald against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).