Boys name · California
Oscar in California
Oscar was the 161st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 241 babies named Oscar that year. Since 1912, California families have named 42,697 babies Oscar.
Popularity over time
Oscar in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 11 | 129th |
| 1928 | 51 | 144th |
| 1944 | 39 | 241st |
| 1960 | 140 | 201st |
| 1977 | 481 | 72nd |
| 1993 | 1,368 | 46th |
| 2009 | 776 | 73rd |
| 2025 | 241 | 161st |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 129th in 1912 to 161st in 2025.
The most babies named Oscar in California in a single year was 1,368, in 1993. Its best showing was 46th among boys names in 1993.
Across the country, Oscar reached its best rank of 25th in Alabama (1914). See Oscar in every state →
How popular is Oscar in California?
Oscar was the 161st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 241 babies named Oscar that year. Since 1912, California families have named 42,697 babies Oscar.
How many babies are named Oscar in California?
In 2025, 241 babies were named Oscar in California. The most babies named Oscar in California in a single year was 1,368, in 1993.
What is the rank of Oscar in California?
Oscar ranked 161st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 46th among boys names in 1993.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.