Oswald is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2161 in 2025 with 67 recorded births. This places Oswald in the top 16% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 70 births ranking #2121. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 570.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 25,494 boys born was named Oswald. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.