Oslo
Every Oslo since 2007 — 581 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oslo
Oslo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,969 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 581 American babies have been named Oslo. Its peak came in 2022, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Oslo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oslo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #1,969 |
| 2024 | 82 | #1,931 |
| 2023 | 87 | #1,845 |
| 2022 | 94 | #1,768 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2,578 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,060 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,776 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,571 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,254 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,031 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,673 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,971 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,549 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,561 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,886 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,737 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,125 |
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| 2007 | 7 | #10,599 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oslo in 2025?
Oslo ranked #1,969 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oslo?
581 babies have been named Oslo in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oslo most popular?
Oslo peaked in 2022, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Oslo a boy or girl name?
Oslo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oslo rising or falling?
Oslo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.