Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Ossiel since 1993
Babies named Ossiel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1996, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ossiel's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Ossiel is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1993. It has been gradually increasing in usage over the past few years, with a rising trajectory since 2020 and reaching its peak year in 2024. The name remains extremely rare, with fewer than five births per year in the United States in many years. Its origins are unclear; it may be a variant of Osiel, a Spanish diminutive of José, or a creative respelling. Ossiel is used almost exclusively for boys. The name has not been recorded in any top state, indicating its limited geographic spread. Parents choosing Ossiel are likely drawn to its unique sound and modern feel, though its etymology remains uncertain.
Ossiel appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a respelling or variant of Osiel, which itself is a Spanish diminutive of José or a variant of Oseas (Spanish for Hosea). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1993 and has been slowly growing in use. Its precise derivation is unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ossi, Oss
Variants: Osiel
Sibling names for Ossiel
Names that share Ossiel's style, for a brother or sister.
