boys' name · peaked 2017

Oseias

Every Oseias since 2016 — 333 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#3,072
among boys
Babies in 2025
40
named Oseias
Peak year
2017
118 babies
All-time total
333
since 2016

The story of Oseias

Oseias is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,072 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 2016, 333 American babies have been named Oseias. Its peak came in 2017, when 118 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Oseias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Oseias year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 40 #3,072
2024 38 #3,202
2023 20 #5,012
2022 26 #4,158
2021 15 #5,961
2020 16 #5,633
2019 19 #5,103
2018 31 #3,585
2017 118 #1,454
2016 10 #8,005
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Oseias in 2025?

Oseias ranked #3,072 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Oseias?

333 babies have been named Oseias in the United States since 2016, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Oseias most popular?

Oseias peaked in 2017, when 118 newborns received the name.

Is Oseias a boy or girl name?

Oseias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Oseias rising or falling?

Oseias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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