How Many People Are Named Oshea?
Complete statistics for the name Oshea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Oshea is a very rare male name, with only 1,213 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 272,030 Americans. The majority of Osheas are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,234 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Oshea Through the Generations
Oshea has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 66 births. Today, the average Oshea is 18 years old, with 919 under-30s compared to 315 aged 30-60. This youthful skew suggests it's a name embraced by younger parents, contributing to its growing presence among newborns.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Oshea's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Oshea
How Many People Have the Name Oshea?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,404 people in the United States currently share the name Oshea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 31,858 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Oshea a Common or Rare Name?
Oshea is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Oshea Mean?
Oshea means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Oshea in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Oshea Most Popular?
The name Oshea reached peak popularity in 2019, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Oshea?
Approximately 10,404 people named Oshea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,404. That works out to roughly 1 in 31,858 Americans.
Is Oshea a rare name?
Oshea is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 31,858 Americans has this name.
What does the name Oshea mean?
Oshea means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Oshea more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Oshea are male and 5% are female.
When was Oshea most popular?
Oshea peaked in 2019 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.