Oswell Name Popularity and Statistics
Oswell is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Oswell?
Oswell is spelled O-S-W-E-L-L. The name has 6 letters.
Oswell Popularity in 1928
Rank#3,357
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage rose 28 places to #3,357 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1926.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Oswell Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1894 through 1928. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Boys | 7 | #3,357 |
| 1926 | Boys | 7 | #3,385 |
| 1925 | Boys | 5 | #4,197 |
| 1924 | Boys | 7 | #3,505 |
| 1921 | Boys | 6 | #3,869 |
| 1920 | Boys | 5 | #4,286 |
| 1918 | Boys | 8 | #3,096 |
| 1917 | Boys | 10 | #2,562 |
| 1916 | Boys | 7 | #3,177 |
| 1915 | Boys | 8 | #2,829 |
| 1914 | Boys | 9 | #2,271 |
| 1894 | Boys | 5 | #1,074 |
When Was Oswell Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1917 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,562
1914 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,271
1918 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,096
1915 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #2,829
Where Oswell Ranked Highest in 1917
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #470 | 5 |