Oscor
A masculine name derived from the Old English "os" meaning "god" or "divine".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Oscor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oscor today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oscor births was 1916 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oscor. 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
- • The typical person named Oscor is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Oscors were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oscor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1916
7 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1933 SSA rank
#4,028
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Oscor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oscor from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Oscor remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oscor 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 Oscor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oscor
The name Oscor is an ancient Germanic name with its roots traced back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "oski," which meant "divine strength" or "god-like." The name gained popularity in various regions of present-day Germany and the surrounding areas during the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oscor can be found in the Frankish annals of the 8th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a nobleman in the court of Charlemagne. This historical reference suggests that the name was in use among the nobility and aristocracy of that era.
In the 10th century, the name Oscor appeared in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a compilation of medieval charters and documents from the region of Saxony. This indicates that the name had spread to other Germanic territories and was adopted by people of various social strata.
Throughout the Middle Ages, several notable individuals bore the name Oscor. One of the most famous was Oscor the Venerable, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived from 1090 to 1163. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of theology and his extensive writings on monastic life.
Another prominent figure was Oscor von Wittelsbach, a German nobleman who lived from 1235 to 1297. He was a member of the influential Wittelsbach dynasty and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Holy Roman Empire during his time.
In the 15th century, Oscor von Münchhausen, a German knight and military commander, was born in 1447. He gained recognition for his valor and leadership during the Hussite Wars, which raged across Central Europe in the early 15th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Oscor was also favored by several artists and intellectuals. One notable figure was Oscor Holbein, a German painter and printmaker who lived from 1497 to 1543. He was renowned for his portraits of royalty and his contributions to the Northern Renaissance art movement.
While the name Oscor has its roots in the Germanic language and culture, it has also been adopted and adapted in other regions over the centuries. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the ancient origins and significance of this name in the context of European history.
People
Oscor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oscor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oscor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oscor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oscor 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Oscor a common name?
We classify Oscor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oscor most popular?
The single biggest year for Oscor was 1916, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oscor is about 89 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 Oscor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oscor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oscor 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 Oscor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oscor 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 Oscor 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 share the name Oscor?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.