Holding steady.
Popularity of Osker since 1898
Babies named Osker per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Osker's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 58 |
| 1920s | 81 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Osker is an uncommon spelling variant of Oscar, a name with deep Irish and Old English roots. Its usage in the United States has been minimal, with the first recorded occurrence in 1898. The name saw its peak popularity in 1905, a time when many traditional names were favored, but has since remained below the top 1000, never ranking in any given year. Despite its rarity, Osker fits a pattern of names ending in '-er' that have seen sporadic use. The trajectory of its usage has been stable, indicating very low but consistent adoption. Osker has no recorded top-state popularity, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use across the country. For parents seeking a distinctive alternative to the more common Oscar or Oskar, Osker offers a unique choice with a familiar sound.
Osker is likely a variant of Oscar, a name of Irish origin from the Old Irish elements 'os' (deer) and 'cara' (friend), or alternatively from Old English 'os' (god) and 'gar' (spear). The name Oscar was popularized in the 18th century by the Ossianic poems of James Macpherson. Osker appears as a rare spelling variant, recorded in limited use since the late 19th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ozzy, Oz
Sibling names for Osker
Names that share Osker's style, for a brother or sister.
