Oscar Name Origin
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Swedish (Nordic) 40%
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Spanish (Hispanic) 35%
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English (Celtic) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Oscar
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Oscar is of Old Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Oscara' meaning 'deer lover'. It became popular in Scandinavia and Spain, and is associated with nobility and historical figures.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Oscar each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).