Rising since 2007, #1,959 for boys today.
Popularity of Oslo since 2007
Babies named Oslo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 430 |
Meaning & origin
Oslo is a modern geographical name, first recorded as a given name in the United States in 2007. Its rise has been steady, peaking in 2022 at its highest rank yet. By 2025, approximately 1 in every 21,898 boys receives this name. The name is most popular in Utah, Minnesota, and Colorado, reflecting a preference for nature- and travel-inspired names in those states. While some parents may associate Oslo with the Norwegian capital's meaning of 'meadow of the gods,' the city's etymology is debated, and the name itself carries no fixed definition beyond its place-name origin.
Oslo is a recent first name inspired by the capital of Norway. The city's name itself is of uncertain origin, possibly from Old Norse áss 'god' or 'ridge' and ló 'meadow', but this is debated. As a given name, Oslo first appears in U.S. records in 2007 and has been rising steadily since, reflecting a broader trend of place names used as first names.
Where Oslo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ozzie, Oz, Lo
Sibling names for Oslo
Names that share Oslo's style, for a brother or sister.
