Oather is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It is derived from the Old German word 'Adalhard', which means 'noble and strong'. The name Oather was popular among early settlers in the United States, particularly in the Southern states. While it has since become less common, it remains a memorable choice for those seeking a name with historical roots and a strong meaning. The name is often associated with strength, leadership, and nobility due to its Germanic origin. It consists of four syllables and is pronounced as /OATH-er/.
The name Oather experienced significant fluctuations in popularity throughout the period from 1882 to 1973, with a total of 443 births recorded over these years. The name's most prominent era was during World War I, particularly from 1914 to 1918, when there were substantial increases in births bearing this name, peaking at 19 births in 1918. However, the majority of the years show lower numbers of births with the name Oather, often between 5 and 7 per year. After a peak in 1924 with 21 births, the popularity of the name steadily declined until it reached single digits again by the late 1930s. The name remained relatively uncommon through the end of the period, with most years seeing fewer than 10 Oather births.