Ousmane
Every Ousmane since 1993 — 712 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ousmane
Ousmane is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,635 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 712 American babies have been named Ousmane. Its peak came in 2023, when 46 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 Ousmane stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ousmane year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,635 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,083 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,790 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,846 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,734 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,891 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,760 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,455 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,498 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,500 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,847 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,818 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,935 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,198 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,962 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,478 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,799 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,231 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,841 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,333 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,422 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,718 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,700 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,652 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,246 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,818 |
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Famous people named Ousmane
- Ousmane Sembène Film director · 1923–2007
- Ousmane Issoufi Maïga Politician · b. 1945
- Ousmane Dabo Soccer player · b. 1977
- Ousmane Viera Soccer player · b. 1986
- Ousmane Coulibaly Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ousmane in 2025?
Ousmane ranked #3,635 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ousmane?
712 babies have been named Ousmane in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ousmane most popular?
Ousmane peaked in 2023, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Ousmane a boy or girl name?
Ousmane is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ousmane rising or falling?
Ousmane is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ousmane?
Well-known people named Ousmane include Ousmane Sembène (film director), Ousmane Issoufi Maïga (politician), Ousmane Dabo (soccer player).