Oberon
Meaningelf ruler · Germanic
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,180 in 2021
17 babies were named Oberon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 358 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Oberon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oberon, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oberon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOberon first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #3,180.
- New on the sceneOberon wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2007.
- TrendOberon has slipped 358 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Germanic, Oberon means “elf ruler”.
About the name Oberon
Oberon is a boy name of German origin meaning “elf ruler”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ron”. US birth records list Oberon for boys from 2007 to 2025, in 17 of those 19 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #3,180 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:German names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 157,978 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 69,686 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Oberon
What does the name Oberon mean?
Oberon means “elf ruler” in Germanic.
What is the origin of the name Oberon?
Oberon has German roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Oberon a boy or girl name?
Oberon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oberon?
Oberon ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#3,180).