Hoscar
English given name of unknown etymology, perhaps a combination of "Hos" and "Oscar".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Hoscar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hoscar today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hoscar births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hoscar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hoscar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,272
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Hoscar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hoscar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hoscar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hoscar
The name Hoscar is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic languages, specifically from the Proto-Germanic root word "hōs-", which means "to praise" or "to glorify". This root word is also found in other Germanic names such as Oscar and Oskar, which share similar meanings.
During the Middle Ages, the name Hoscar was prevalent in various regions of Europe, particularly in areas where Germanic tribes had settled. It was commonly used among the Franks, Saxons, and other Germanic peoples who lived in modern-day Germany, France, and the Low Countries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hoscar can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript from the Abbey of Saint Gall in Switzerland. In this manuscript, a man named Hoscar is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hoscar. One of the earliest recorded was Hoscar of Burgundy (c. 950-1012), a Frankish nobleman who served as a military commander and advisor to King Robert II of France. Another prominent figure was Hoscar of Saxony (c. 1070-1135), a Saxon count who played a crucial role in the conflicts between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Investiture Controversy.
In the 13th century, Hoscar of Flanders (c. 1220-1284) was a Flemish knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade and later served as a diplomat for the Count of Flanders. During the Renaissance, Hoscar Borgia (1492-1547) was a member of the powerful Borgia family and served as a cardinal in the Catholic Church.
One of the most renowned figures with the name Hoscar was Hoscar von Bismarck (1815-1898), the Iron Chancellor of Germany who played a pivotal role in the unification of the German states and the establishment of the German Empire under Prussian leadership.
While the name Hoscar has fallen out of common usage in modern times, its historical significance and connections to the Germanic heritage have left a lasting legacy. The name's origin and evolution reflect the rich cultural tapestry of Europe and the profound influence of the Germanic peoples on the continent's history and traditions.
People
Hoscar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hoscar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hoscar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hoscar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hoscar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Hoscar a common name?
We classify Hoscar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hoscar most popular?
The single biggest year for Hoscar was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hoscar is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hoscar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hoscar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hoscar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hoscar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hoscar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hoscar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Hoscar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.