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Oswald

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Oswald was most popular in 1916, when 107 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,198 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,581, with 67 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,407 people named Oswald.

Most popular in1916
Rank that year#1,198
Births that year107
Total since 18804,407

Oswald over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Oswald’s peak in 1916. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org