Boy · #3,198 in 2026

Oseias

Name: Popularity of the name Oseias in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Oseias, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,198

Peak Rank

#1,447 (2017)

Total Babies

367

5-Yr Trend

-21%

2016

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#1447

Peak Rank

367

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Oseias

Oseias first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 118 Oseiass were born — ranking #1,447 that year. As of 2026, Oseias ranks #3,198 for baby boys with 38 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 367 Oseiass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Oseias

Phonetically similar names — useful when Oseias is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ozias
Osea
Oseas
Osseous
Osis
Osas
Osages
Asses
Ices
Aussies
Esses
Estas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oseias

What does the name Oseias mean?

Oseias is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Oseias in 2026?

In 2026, Oseias ranks #3,198 among boys' names in the U.S., with 38 babies given the name that year.

When was Oseias most popular?

Oseias reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #1,447 that year with 118 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Oseias most popular?

Oseias has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Colorado, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Oseias.

Is Oseias a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Oseias is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Oseias?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oseias include Parley, Orley, Almer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oseias

Oseias is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 367 births in the dataset. Oseias's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #1,447. Use the chart and map above to compare Oseias's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.