Total births
12
Boys' name · since 1928
Osco
Osco has 12 recorded births since 1928 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 12
- total births
- 1928–1929
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
12 boys have been named Osco since 1928, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Osco recorded 12 times among boys since 1928, 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 1928 to 1929.
- 12 total births
- 1928–1929 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
12 boys have been named Osco since 1928, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1929.
- 12
- total births
- 1928–1929
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Osco was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
7 babies were named Osco in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Osco's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Osco splits its recorded history at 1929: 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 1929 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Osco at a glance
Last recorded 1929Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Osco popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1929
- Peak year (1928)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Osco by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Osco's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Osco births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 12 births (100% of all-time use).
Osco by state
Where Osco concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 5 | 41.7% |
Tennessee share of Osco's total US births 41.7%
5 of 12 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Osco? ▼
Osco has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 1928, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1929. 7 babies were born in 1928, its single highest year.
When was Osco most popular? ▼
Osco was most popular in the 1920s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Osco most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Osco are Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Osco been used? ▼
Records for Osco go back to 1928, giving 2 years of history through 1929.
What names are similar to Osco? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oscar, Osceola, Oscer, Oscor, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Osco's data
- Tennessee records the most Oscos (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Osco
Nearby Names Like Osco
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Osco
Oscar Boy
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Osceola Boy
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Oscer Boy
26 births
Oscor Boy
12 births
Oscardaniel Boy
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Compare Osco side by side: Osco vs Oscar Osco vs Osceola Osco vs Oscer
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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, 1928–1929 (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. "Osco: Baby Name Since 1928 - 12 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/osco. 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 Osco 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.