Osman
Every Osman since 1917 — 3,893 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Osman
Osman is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,157 in 2025 with 181 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 3,893 American babies have been named Osman. Its peak came in 2022, when 231 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 Osman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Osman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 181 | #1,157 |
| 2024 | 217 | #1,029 |
| 2023 | 223 | #991 |
| 2022 | 231 | #977 |
| 2021 | 224 | #985 |
| 2020 | 166 | #1,162 |
| 2019 | 144 | #1,293 |
| 2018 | 116 | #1,496 |
| 2017 | 114 | #1,485 |
| 2016 | 86 | #1,780 |
| 2015 | 99 | #1,623 |
| 2014 | 79 | #1,868 |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,006 |
| 2012 | 85 | #1,771 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,256 |
| 2010 | 94 | #1,663 |
| 2009 | 118 | #1,431 |
| 2008 | 100 | #1,591 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1,493 |
| 2006 | 103 | #1,487 |
| 2005 | 84 | #1,629 |
| 2004 | 80 | #1,625 |
| 2003 | 78 | #1,626 |
| 2002 | 85 | #1,494 |
| 2001 | 75 | #1,598 |
| 2000 | 79 | #1,535 |
| 1995 | 34 | #2,332 |
| 1990 | 35 | #2,116 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,571 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,925 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,858 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,218 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,446 |
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Famous people named Osman
- Osman I Politician · 1254–1327
- Osman II Politician · 1604–1622
- Osman III Politician · 1699–1757
- Osman Nuri Pasha Military personnel · 1832–1900
- Osman Pazvantoğlu Military personnel · 1758–1807
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Osman in 2025?
Osman ranked #1,157 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 181 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Osman?
3,893 babies have been named Osman in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Osman most popular?
Osman peaked in 2022, when 231 newborns received the name.
Is Osman a boy or girl name?
Osman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Osman rising or falling?
Osman is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Osman?
Well-known people named Osman include Osman I (politician), Osman II (politician), Osman III (politician).