Osman Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Turkish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Osman means 'person with a youthful spirit' and symbolizes courage and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Osman
Osman is a Turkish name meaning 'person with a youthful spirit'. It has origins in Turkish and Arabic cultures, and is derived from the Arabic word 'Usama' which means 'lion'. Osman is a popular name in Turkey, being associated with the founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman I. The name has a strong and powerful meaning, symbolizing courage and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Osman
The popularity for the name Osman peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 231 births, which ranked number 2,050 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Osman had the most male births in 2022 with 231, which ranked number 971 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Osman has increased sharply over the last ten years from 85 births to 231 births, an increase of 171.76%. Among males, Osman has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 85 births to 231 births, an increase of 171.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Osman
- 20 Year Trend of Osman: 171.76%
- 10 Year Trend of Osman: 171.76%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Osman: 171.76%
Popularity of Osman by State
For males, Osman was most popular in Western states with 50 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 40 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Osman. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 33 | 771 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 6 | 713 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 9 | 1246 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 8 | 1006 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 11 | 768 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 10 | 497 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 6 | 1125 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 21 | 664 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 11 | 742 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 40 | 701 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 13 | 543 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 11 | 605 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Osman
- Total Births of Osman: 255 (10.51%)
- Male Births of Osman: 255 (10.51%)
Given the upward trend of Osman over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.51% increase in total births, for a total of 255 births in 2024. Male births for Osman have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 255 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.51%.