Boy · #4,151 in 2026

Oc

Name: Popularity of the name Oc in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Oc, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,151

Peak Rank

#2,986 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1928

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#2986

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Oc

Oc first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 9 Ocs were born — ranking #2,986 that year. As of 2026, Oc ranks #4,151 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 24 Ocs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Oc

Phonetically similar names — useful when Oc is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oc

What does the name Oc mean?

Oc is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Oc in 2026?

In 2026, Oc ranks #4,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Oc most popular?

Oc reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,986 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Oc a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Oc is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Oc?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oc include Virge, Speed, Greely. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oc

Oc is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Oc's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,986. Use the chart and map above to compare Oc's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.