Oscar

Pronunciation: [ AWSK-er ]

Girl Name #71,194 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Oscar is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AWSK-er.

Parents who love the name Oscar often also consider Osie, Osa, Ossie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,194
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Osc Osy Oscie

Also a Boy Name

Oscar is also used as a boy name, ranked #217.

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Similar Names

Osie Osa Ossie Oscar Ossie Oswald Osborne Osborn

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oscar

Is Oscar a boy or girl name?

Oscar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71194. As a boy name, it is ranked #217. Oscar is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Oscar?

Oscar is pronounced AWSK-er.

How popular is the name Oscar?

Oscar is currently ranked #71194 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Oscar?

Common nicknames for Oscar include Osc, Osy, and Oscie.

Is Oscar a common or rare name?

Oscar is an uncommon name, ranked #71194 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Oscar

Oscar is a girl name .

Is Oscar a boy or girl name? Oscar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,194 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #217. Oscar is more commonly used as a boy name.

Oscar is currently ranked #71,194 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Oscar include Osc, Osy, and Oscie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.