Declining since 2015, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Ousman since 1992
Babies named Ousman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 149 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Ousman is a masculine name of Arabic origin, a variant of Osman which itself stems from Uthman, the name of the third Caliph of Islam. In the United States, Ousman first entered the Social Security Administration's records in 1992, and by 2025 it ranked 8243, with roughly 1 in 189,786 newborn boys receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2016, but since 2015 the name has been on a gradual decline. Ousman remains a distinctive choice, particularly within Muslim communities, and its variants like Osman and Uthman are also well known.
Ousman is a variant of Osman, the Turkish form of the Arabic name Uthman. Uthman derives from the Arabic root 'a-th-m' (ع-ث-م), suggesting meanings related to wisdom or power. The name is historically associated with Uthman ibn Affan, the third Caliph of Islam, and spread through Ottoman influence.
“Ousman” around the world
Where Ousman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oz, Ozzy
Sibling names for Ousman
Names that share Ousman's style, for a brother or sister.
