Total births
379
Unisex name · since 1916
Oswin
379 babies named Oswin in U.S. Social Security records since 1916, with the highest year being 2018. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3906
- among boys today
- 379
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
379 babies have been named Oswin since 1916, making it today's #3906 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Oswin has been recorded 379 times among boys since 1916, currently ranked #3906 nationally and more common than 73% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. 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 2025.
- #3906 among boys today
- 379 born since 1916
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Oswin is currently the #3906 unisex name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 379 born since 1916, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3906
- among boys today
- 379
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Oswin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3906
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Oswin was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
28 babies were named Oswin in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Oswin compares
379 Top 49% higher than 51% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Oswin's all-time total is 3% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Oswin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 379 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Oswin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Oswin's full recorded timeline at 2012, 72% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 28% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2018 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Oswin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,906
Active since
1916
Oswin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Oswin popularity over time - girls
103 total births recorded since 2013 (Oswin as girls' name)
Oswin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Oswin's strongest decade.
157 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Oswin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
92 births
- 2010s
2010s
157 births
- 2020s
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 157 births (41% of all-time use).
Oswin by state
Where Oswin concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Oswin's total US births 2.6%
Even split
10 of 379 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oswin? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 379 babies named Oswin. Today it holds rank #3906 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 28 births.
When was Oswin most popular? ▼
Oswin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 157 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Oswin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Oswin are California (10 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Oswin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Oswin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 379 births, and as a girl's name it has 103 births.
How long has the name Oswin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Oswin since 1916 -- 110 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Oswin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oswaldo, Oswald, Oswell, Oswyn. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Oswin's data
- Oswin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (157 total births) through the 2020s (120) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Oswins (10 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.
Keep exploring Oswin
Nearby Names Like Oswin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oswin
Oswaldo Boy
#2926 5,902 births
Oswald Boy
#2121 4,407 births
Oswell Boy
84 births
Oswyn Boy
11 births
Compare Oswin side by side: Oswin vs Oswaldo Oswin vs Oswald Oswin vs Oswell
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Oswin
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Valente #3907
1,930 births · Peak 2007
Etienne #3904
1,620 births · Peak 2006
Joaquim #3908
964 births · Peak 2017
Hartley #3903
1,608 births · Peak 1918
Marciano #3909
1,282 births · Peak 2013
Champ #3902
1,289 births · Peak 2012
Tj #3910
2,139 births · Peak 1988
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, 1916–2025 (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. "Oswin: #3906 Unisex Name - 379 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oswin. 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 Oswin 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.