Boy · #7,709 in 2026

Ousman

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

Current Rank

#7,709

Peak Rank

#3,989 (2016)

Total Babies

366

5-Yr Trend

-27%

1992

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3989

Peak Rank

366

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ousman

American parents first put Ousman on the record books as a baby boy name in 1992, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 26 Ousmans were born — ranking #3,989 that year. About 41% of every Ousman on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Ousman ranks #7,709 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-27%). All told, over 366 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ousman

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

Sman
Smon
Smin
Smuin
Snan
Smim
Smem
Salmon
Semen
Sermon
Seamen
Seaman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ousman

What does the name Ousman mean?

Ousman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ousman in 2026?

In 2026, Ousman ranks #7,709 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ousman most popular?

Ousman reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,989 that year with 26 babies given the name.

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

Ousman has historically been most popular in Washington, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ousman.

Is Ousman a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ousman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ousman include Thaxton, Alander, Beril. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ousman

Ousman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 366 births in the dataset. Ousman's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,989. Use the chart and map above to compare Ousman'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.