Othman
Every Othman since 1977 — 536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Othman
Othman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,427 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 536 American babies have been named Othman. Its peak came in 2022, 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 Othman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Othman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,427 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,047 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,536 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2,819 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3,630 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,239 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,200 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,718 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,996 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,087 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,978 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,659 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,427 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,414 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,876 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,973 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,142 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,726 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,525 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,853 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,130 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,053 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,794 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,317 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,928 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,698 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,580 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Othman in 2025?
Othman ranked #3,427 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Othman?
536 babies have been named Othman in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Othman most popular?
Othman peaked in 2022, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Othman a boy or girl name?
Othman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Othman rising or falling?
Othman is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.