Total births
24
Boys' name · since 1920
Oc
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 24 babies named Oc, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1920–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Oc is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 24 have been recorded since 1920.
Social Security Administration records show Oc recorded 24 times among boys since 1920, 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 1920 to 1928.
- 24 total births
- 1920–1928 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
24 boys have been named Oc since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1928.
- 24
- total births
- 1920–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Oc was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
9 babies were named Oc in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Oc's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Oc splits its recorded history at 1924: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Oc at a glance
Last recorded 1928Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Oc popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1928
- Peak year (1921)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Oc by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Oc's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Oc births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 24 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oc? ▼
Oc has been given to 24 babies in the U.S. since 1920, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1928. 9 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Oc most popular? ▼
Oc was most popular in the 1920s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Oc been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Oc since 1920 -- 9 years through the most recent 1928 data.
What names are similar to Oc? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Octavio, Ocean, Octavius, Ocie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Oc
Nearby Names Like Oc
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oc
Octavio Boy
#1365 11,449 births
Ocean Boy
#591 4,411 births
Octavius Boy
#2000 3,687 births
Ocie Boy
#9004 2,739 births
Octavious Boy
#6875 1,669 births
Compare Oc side by side: Oc vs Octavio Oc vs Ocean Oc vs Octavius
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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, 1920–1928 (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. "Oc: Baby Name Since 1920 - 24 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oc. 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 Oc 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.