Total births
238
Girls' name · since 1977
Oanh
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 238 babies named Oanh, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 238
- total births
- 1977–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Oanh sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 238 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Oanh has been recorded 238 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2002.
- 238 total births
- 1977–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
238 girls have been named Oanh since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 238
- total births
- 1977–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Oanh was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
23 babies were named Oanh in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Oanh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Oanh's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Oanh at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Oanh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2002
- Peak year (1981)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Oanh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Oanh's strongest decade.
154 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Oanh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
154 births
- 1990s
1990s
63 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 154 births (65% of all-time use).
Oanh by state
Where Oanh concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 36 | 15.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 2.5% |
California share of Oanh's total US births 15.1%
Even split
36 of 238 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oanh? ▼
Oanh has been given to 238 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2002. 23 babies were born in 1981, its single highest year.
When was Oanh most popular? ▼
Oanh was most popular in the 1980s decade with 154 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Oanh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Oanh are California (36 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Oanh been used? ▼
Records for Oanh go back to 1977, giving 26 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Oanh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oana. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Oanh's data
- Oanh's decade-level peak was the 1980s (154 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Oanhs (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Oanh: Baby Name Since 1977 - 238 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oanh. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Oanh draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.