Ousman
Every Ousman since 1992 — 360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ousman
Ousman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,737 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 360 American babies have been named Ousman. Its peak came in 2016, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Ousman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ousman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,737 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,640 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,073 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,451 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,374 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,759 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,489 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,420 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,067 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,334 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,497 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,847 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,910 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,889 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,961 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,571 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,571 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,840 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,347 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,504 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,054 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,204 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,977 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,631 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,880 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,591 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ousman in 2025?
Ousman ranked #8,737 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ousman?
360 babies have been named Ousman in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ousman most popular?
Ousman peaked in 2016, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Ousman a boy or girl name?
Ousman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ousman rising or falling?
Ousman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.