How Many People Are Named Oswald?
people in the United States are named Oswald
1 in 77,206 people has this name
Popularity Rank
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
107 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Derived from the Old English elements os "god" and weald "power, ruler". Saint Oswald was a king of Northumbria who introduced Christianity to northeast England in the 7th century before being killed in battle. There was also an Old Norse cognate Ásvaldr in use in England, being borne by the 10th-century Saint Oswald of Worcester, who was of Danish ancestry. Though the name had died out by the end of the Middle Ages, it was revived in the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 73.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Oswald"
- 70 babies were named Oswald in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1916
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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