Osiris
Every Osiris since 1970 — 4,475 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Osiris
Osiris is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,077 in 2025 with 200 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 4,475 American babies have been named Osiris — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 254 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 Osiris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Osiris year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,405 | 200 | #1,077 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,343 | 231 | #979 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,957 | 240 | #944 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,221 | 233 | #973 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,132 | 243 | #932 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,868 | 244 | #917 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,630 | 205 | #1,016 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,372 | 186 | #1,072 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,209 | 181 | #1,085 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,848 | 133 | #1,344 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,990 | 100 | #1,610 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,925 | 91 | #1,690 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,465 | 102 | #1,555 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,079 | 72 | #1,979 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,787 | 65 | #2,074 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,333 | 68 | #2,029 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,655 | 58 | #2,277 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,428 | 72 | #1,977 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,280 | 60 | #2,230 |
| 2006 | 55 | #3,079 | 51 | #2,436 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,788 | 67 | #1,908 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,799 | 54 | #2,184 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,858 | 41 | #2,541 |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,451 | 54 | #2,040 |
| 2001 | 45 | #3,129 | 43 | #2,333 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,149 | 40 | #2,414 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,642 | 26 | #2,824 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,016 | 22 | #2,930 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,383 | 11 | #3,971 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,988 | 10 | #4,052 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,279 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,126 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Osiris in 2025?
Osiris ranked #1,077 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 200 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Osiris?
4,475 babies have been named Osiris in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Osiris most popular?
Osiris peaked in 2023, when 254 newborns received the name.
Is Osiris a boy or girl name?
Osiris is used for both: about 20% of babies named Osiris have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Osiris rising or falling?
Osiris is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.