Holding steady.
Popularity of Yoskar since 2002
Babies named Yoskar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yoskar is an extremely rare name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security data in 2002. It reached its peak in 2003, but even then the number of births was low enough that no rank or 1-in-N figure is recorded, meaning fewer than 5 babies received the name in that year. The trajectory of the name is described as stable, indicating no dramatic rise or fall in usage. Given its scarcity, no top states are listed. Yoskar likely originated as a Hispanic or Hungarian variant of Yoska, itself a diminutive of Joseph. As a modern coinage, it remains uncommon.
Yoskar appears to be a modern variant or diminutive form. It may derive from Yoska, a Hungarian diminutive of József (Joseph), which itself comes from Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'he will add' or 'God increases'. Alternatively, it could be a Spanish respelling of the name Joscar or a creative combination. The name is rare and has no long-established history of use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yos, Yossi
Variants: Yoska, Yoskar
Sibling names for Yoskar
Names that share Yoskar's style, for a brother or sister.
