Osiah
Every Osiah since 1999 — 346 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Osiah
Osiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,508 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 346 American babies have been named Osiah. Its peak came in 2025, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Osiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Osiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2,508 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2,588 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,044 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,323 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,793 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,707 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,438 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,607 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,997 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,980 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,895 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,435 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,783 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,787 |
| 2010 | — | — |
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| 2008 | 9 | #8,825 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Osiah in 2025?
Osiah ranked #2,508 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Osiah?
346 babies have been named Osiah in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Osiah most popular?
Osiah peaked in 2025, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Osiah a boy or girl name?
Osiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Osiah rising or falling?
Osiah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.