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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Oberon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Obediah|Oberyn
MythologicalBoy↑↑ Surging

Oberon

AH-ber-ahn · 3 syllables

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Boy
#3744
↑↑ Surging
#3744
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 17
Peak rank
#3223 in 2021
5yr change
+558 ranks
Birth frequency
8.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3744 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Mythological boy names
Oberon

Popularity score: 17  ·  SSA Rank: #3744

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+558 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
8 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
MythologicalLiteraryShakespeareFairyFantasyRegal3-syllableGermanic RootBoy-leaningRareWhimsical-DarkFantasy-Core
Character
regal authoritymagical wisdomcommanding presencewoodland sovereigntymystical power
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Oberons

visionarypioneeringscholarlyspiritualeclectic
STRONG
High confidence

Oberon is a Mythological boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3744 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +558 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3744 · very rare
Oberon at a Glance
Meaning:From Germanic roots meaning 'elf ruler' or 'noble elf'. Popularized by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as the fairy king of the enchanted forest.
Language root:Old High German · Old French · Medieval Romance
Peak rank:#3223 in 2021
5yr change:+558 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Oberon Zell-Ravenheart
Occultist and author
Oberon Moore
Football player
Similar Sound
ObadiahOrion◈OdinOliverOscar
Similar Style
PuckLancelotLysanderTheronAuberon
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Oberon
TitaniaPuckAuroraLysanderAriel◈SebastianCordeliaMercutio
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Oberon · Overview
Summary

Oberon is a Mythological boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3744 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Oberon scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 558 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Mythological · Literary · Regal character
Oberon carries a ethereal, bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Oberon is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
oberon.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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