Oslo

An uncommon Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameNorseRising fast Also a pet name
#1922 79in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A county and municipality, the capital city of Norway. Formerly called Christiania and Kristiania.

Oslo is a boy's baby name of Norse origin, derived from the Old Norse words ás (god) and (meadow), meaning 'meadow of the gods.' It is the capital city of Norway, one of the oldest Scandinavian capitals.

As a given name, Oslo carries a modern, geographic appeal — parents drawn to place names increasingly love Oslo for its crisp sound, Scandinavian cool, and the adventurous spirit it evokes.

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Popularity Over Time

Oslo has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.

0244771942024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Oslo
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s351
2010s132
2000s19

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(17 years, 20072024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Oslo
YearBirthsRank
202482#1922
202387#1843
202294#1767
202150#2612
202038#3060
201929#3776
201822#4570
201714#6254
201612#7029
201516#5672
201410#7970
20135#13546
201213#6560
20116#11883
20105#13736
200912#7124
20077#10599

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20072024) · Methodology