Ozkar
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Oscar.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ozkar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ozkar today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ozkar births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ozkar. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ozkar with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ozkar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,723
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Ozkar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozkar 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 Ozkar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ozkar
The name Ozkar has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "oz," meaning "strength" or "power," and "kar," meaning "warrior" or "protector." Thus, the name Ozkar can be interpreted as "strong warrior" or "powerful protector."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ozkar can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dating back to approximately 2500 BCE. This tablet contains a list of names, including Ozkar, which was likely given to a child born into a family of warriors or protectors.
Throughout history, the name Ozkar has been associated with various individuals who embodied the qualities of strength and courage. One notable figure was Ozkar the Brave, a legendary Sumerian warrior who reportedly led his troops to victory against invading forces in the 24th century BCE. While little is known about his actual existence, his name has become synonymous with bravery and heroism in ancient Sumerian folklore.
In the 7th century BCE, an Assyrian king named Ozkar I ruled over the vast Assyrian Empire, which stretched from modern-day Iran to Egypt. He was known for his military conquests and his efforts to expand the empire's territories. Ozkar I reigned from 668 BCE to 627 BCE and left a lasting legacy as a powerful and influential ruler.
During the Middle Ages, a renowned Persian poet named Ozkar al-Hakim (1010-1084 CE) gained fame for his lyrical works and his contributions to the Persian literary tradition. His poems often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, and he was revered for his mastery of language and poetic form.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Ozkar de Alvarado (1495-1554) participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He played a significant role in the fall of the Aztec Empire and later became a prominent figure in the colonization of Central America.
Another notable individual with the name Ozkar was Ozkar Wilde (1854-1900), an Irish poet, playwright, and novelist. He is best known for his works such as "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and "The Importance of Being Earnest," which showcased his wit, humor, and social commentary. Wilde's legacy as a literary genius and cultural icon continues to endure.
People
Ozkar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ozkar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ozkar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ozkar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ozkar 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 Ozkar a common name?
We classify Ozkar 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 Ozkar most popular?
The single biggest year for Ozkar was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ozkar is about 22 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 Ozkar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ozkar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ozkar 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 Ozkar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ozkar 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 Ozkar 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 named Ozkar?
Find out how many people have the name Ozkar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.