Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Oshean

The Ocean State Higher Education Economic Development and Administrative Network is a non-profit coalition of colleges, universities, K-12 school, libraries, hospitals, government agencies and other non-profit organizations, providing Internet-based technology for its member institutions and the communities they serve.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#12,301 (2024)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2024
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#12301
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Oshean

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Ocean State Higher Education Economic Development and Administrative Network is a non-profit coalition of colleges, universities, K-12 school, libraries, hospitals, government agencies and other non-profit organizations, providing Internet-based technology for its member institutions and the communities they serve.

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Origin & history
OSHEAN, Inc. is a consortium of non-profit organizations tasked with the creation of an Internet communications network. The organization collaboratively delivers and maintains a secure communications infrastructure for Rhode Island's research, education, health care and public service communities. OSHEAN was founded in 1999 through a collaboration by RINET (Rhode Island Network for Educational Technology – K-12), the University of Rhode Island and Brown University . The consortium of non-profit organizations, now totaling 28, was originally formed to bring an Internet2 point-of-presence to Rh

The Story of Oshean

American parents first put Oshean on the record books as a baby boy name in 2024, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 5 Osheans were born — ranking #12,301 that year. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 5 Osheans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Oshean

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oshean

What does the name Oshean mean?
The Ocean State Higher Education Economic Development and Administrative Network is a non-profit coalition of colleges, universities, K-12 school, libraries, hospitals, government agencies and other non-profit organizations, providing Internet-based technology for its member institutions and the communities they serve.
How popular is Oshean in 2026?
In 2026, Oshean ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Oshean most popular?
Oshean reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #12,301 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Oshean a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Oshean is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Oshean?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oshean include Aarash, Aaries, Abdulhaleem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oshean

Oshean is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2024 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Oshean's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #12,301. Use the chart and map above to compare Oshean'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.