How popular is Oscar?

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Polarbearcub · 16/06/2015 14:07

Hi - I know it's in the top ten now. But how popular is Oscar? I'm based in London if that helps...

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florascotia · 16/06/2015 14:49

www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/re-reference-tables.html?edition=tcm%3A77-318125
click on link and then see Table 4 and Table 6

MrsHathaway · 16/06/2015 14:52

Surprisingly so IMHO and IME.

Only two names are duplicated in our current reception class, and Oscar is one of them.

Not in London, though, and often names are popular because they're good.

Florin · 16/06/2015 15:03

If you are in the South East then extremely.

WorldsBiggestGrotbag · 16/06/2015 15:06

I know quite a few baby oscars.

MyNightWithMaud · 16/06/2015 15:08

There were two in my child's class in a London primary, so roughly 1:7 boys there.

MamaLazarou · 16/06/2015 16:17

There are lots in DS's school (SW London). Two in his class.

sweetpeame · 16/06/2015 17:49

I know a couple under 3 (in London). I think according to the 2013 stats it was the 7th most popular name that year. It's a name I love but have actually decided not to use because of its popularity. DD has a top 10 name which I love but want something less popular for DS (who incidentally was due 6 days ago, grrrr...!).

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Polarbearcub · 17/06/2015 13:22

Thanks so much everyone and for the tables Flora- really useful. It's on the short list for now as I can't decide how much duplicates bother me!

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VT82 · 17/06/2015 14:43

Oscar and Max/Maximilian/Maximus are bound to be top three this year I think.

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