Boys name?

[JinCa]

Oscar? Is it too over-used in the UK now?What do you think of it?

[IslaSinga]

Lovely. I only know one.

[ShowOfHands]

It's a perfectly acceptable name and realistically, popularity shouldn't matter. However, if it seems to bother you then, yes, its perception might be a little different due to overuse. 15 years ago I might have thought "lovely, you don't hear that much". Now it feels a bit more "well yes of course you've picked Oscar, lots of people do".

If you love it use it. DS has two in his class, DD has one.

[mrsschu]

It's pretty popular but I still like it. My only concern would be that until about 5 years ago there weren't many babies called Oscar and now there are lots so I do think in the future it will be a very 2011/12/13... name if you see what I mean. Which is a bit weird to say as it's a very old name, it's just that it has had such a sudden rise in popularity. In saying that I have a typical 80's name and it's always worked fine for me .

[Flopsyhopsy]

As others have said, it has become very 'fashionable' and will eventually start to sound dated. Personally I find it a little dull and would choose a more timeless classic name. Have a look at the ONS lists of names outside the top 100 or even top 250 - lots and lots of gorgeous names to choose from.

[Winterbiscuit]

I'm not keen TBH.

[JinCa]

As I thought, thanks. I'm not desperate for an unusual name, but so many boys names now create a reaction of blah/white noise when I hear them, just through over use. I like Oscar but I think it's one of those names!