Total births
443
Boys' name · since 1882
Oather
443 babies named Oather in U.S. Social Security records since 1882, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 443
- total births
- 1882–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
443 boys have been named Oather since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Oather recorded 443 times among boys since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 1973.
- 443 total births
- 1882–1973 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
443 boys have been named Oather since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1973.
- 443
- total births
- 1882–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Oather was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
24 babies were named Oather in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Oather's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Oather's SSA record in two at 1929 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 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Oather at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Oather popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1973
- Peak year (1919)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Oather by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Oather's strongest decade.
139 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Oather births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 11
1890s
11 births
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
118 births
- 1920s
1920s
139 births
- 1930s
1930s
75 births
- 1940s
1940s
57 births
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 139 births (31% of all-time use).
Oather by state
Where Oather concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 7 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #4 | West Virginia | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Oather's total US births 1.6%
Even split
7 of 443 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oather? ▼
443 babies have been named Oather since 1882. It was last recorded in 1973. The peak year was 1919 with 24 births.
When was Oather most popular? ▼
Oather was most popular in the 1920s decade with 139 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Oather most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Oather are Texas (7 births), Alabama (5 births), Arkansas (5 births).
How long has the name Oather been used? ▼
Oather has been recorded in Social Security data since 1882, spanning 92 years of data through 1973.
What names are similar to Oather? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oatis. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Oather's data
- Oather's decade-level peak was the 1920s (139 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Oathers (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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.
Keep exploring Oather
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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, 1882–1973 (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. "Oather: Baby Name Since 1882 - 443 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oather. 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 Oather 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.