Boy nameCurrently #7,118 in the USSteady
Osama
//oʊˈsɑmə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19995 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Osama's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Osama's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Osama |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 65 |
| 2000 | 54 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Osama through the decades
- Osama peaked in 1999, when 65 babies were named Osama in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Osama has risen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Osama currently ranks #7,118 in the US and is holding steady.