Total births
12
Boys' name · since 1916
Oscor
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Oscor, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1916–1933
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
12 boys have been named Oscor since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Oscor has been recorded 12 times among boys since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1933.
- 12 total births
- 1916–1933 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
12 boys have been named Oscor since 1916, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1933.
- 12
- total births
- 1916–1933
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Oscor was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
7 babies were named Oscor in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Oscor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Oscor's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1933, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Oscor at a glance
Last recorded 1933Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Oscor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1933
- Peak year (1916)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Oscor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Oscor's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Oscor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
7 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 7 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oscor? ▼
12 babies have been named Oscor since 1916. It was last recorded in 1933. The peak year was 1916 with 7 births.
When was Oscor most popular? ▼
Oscor was most popular in the 1910s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Oscor been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Oscor since 1916 -- 18 years through the most recent 1933 data.
What names are similar to Oscor? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oscar, Osceola, Oscer, Osco, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Oscor's data
- Oscor's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Oscor
Nearby Names Like Oscor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oscor
Oscar Boy
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Osceola Boy
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Oscer Boy
26 births
Osco Boy
12 births
Oscardaniel Boy
5 births
Compare Oscor side by side: Oscor vs Oscar Oscor vs Osceola Oscor vs Oscer
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1916–1933 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Oscor: Baby Name Since 1916 - 12 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oscor. 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 Oscor 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.