Oscar name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Oscar
Story and style
Oscar is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Oscar is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank12th in 2020
Listed years18/18 years
TrendSteady
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar, Steady
Length5 letters
More about Oscar
Background notes
What style of name is Oscar?
Oscar feels familiar and steady. It sits naturally beside names like Arthur and Oliver: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Oscar ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Oscar has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 30th in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for boys, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 30th |
| 2024 | 31st |
| 2023 | 26th |
| 2022 | 23rd |
| 2021 | 18th |
| 2020 | 12th |
| 2019 | 22nd |
| 2018 | 24th |
| 2017 | 34th |
| 2016 | 26th |
| 2015 | 16th |
| 2014 | 26th |
| 2013 | 27th |
| 2012 | 29th |
| 2011 | 27th |
| 2010 | 22nd |
| 2009 | 24th |
| 2008 | 35th |