Will my child share the name Oscar-James with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Oscar-James per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Oscar-James in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Oscar-James becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Oscar-James is declining: down 270 places since 2020, to #2,952 in 2025. It peaked at #1,398 in 2017.

Is Oscar-James a good choice for a distinctive name?

Oscar-James is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Oscar-James a popular baby name in the United States?

Oscar-James does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2952

Oscar-James

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Oscar-James is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Oscar-James in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Oscar-James

Oscar-James has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1668 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #1398 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2010.

Oscar-James is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Oscar-James in their class.