Rising since 1985, #1,156 for boys today.
Popularity of Osman since 1917
Babies named Osman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 209 |
| 1990s | 469 |
| 2000s | 909 |
| 2010s | 944 |
| 2020s | 1,242 |
Meaning & origin
Osman has a long history as the Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic Uthman, famously borne by the founder of the Ottoman Empire. In the United States, the name has been in steady use since at least 1917, though it remained rare until recent decades. Its use has been rising since 1985, with a notable peak in popularity in 2022 when it ranked highest. As of 2025, Osman was given to roughly 1 in 9,437 boys, placing it at rank 1,156. The name is most common in Colorado, Virginia, and Minnesota, reflecting communities with Turkish and Bosnian heritage. Its trajectory suggests a growing appeal among parents seeking a name with strong historical and cultural resonance.
Osman is the Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic name Uthman, meaning 'young snake' or 'dragon'. It is most famously borne by Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, which took its name from him. The name has been widely used across Turkish-speaking and Muslim-majority regions for centuries.
Where Osman is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Osman” around the world
Where Osman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oz, Ozzie, Manny
Sibling names for Osman
Names that share Osman's style, for a brother or sister.
