The name Oc is of Irish origin and means "descendant of a little choice." It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Caiside, which was originally Ó Caoisdealbháin, meaning "descendant of Caoisdealbhán," a personal name that means "little choice." The name has been used as a given name in Ireland for centuries and has since gained popularity worldwide. There are no notable historical figures or events associated with the name Oc specifically, but its Irish origins provide it with rich cultural heritage.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Oc has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States. In 1920 and 1924, there were 5 babies named Oc each year. The name's popularity peaked in 1921 with 9 births that year. It then remained at 5 births annually until 1928, when it once again had 5 occurrences.
Over the span of these eight years (1920-1928), a total of 24 babies were named Oc in the United States. This indicates that while the name was not extremely common during this period, it was still used with some frequency, particularly from 1920 to 1924 and again in 1928.