How Many People Are Named Ousman?

Complete statistics for the name Ousman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ousman
Very Rare
Arabic

Ousman means 'supplanter' in Arabic, making it a name rich with historical significance. Only 347 people named Ousman live in the US today, which means 1 in 952,027 Americans share this unique name. The majority, 95%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~187
Living in US
1 in 1,772,456
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

165,126
Worldwide Bearers
#6,373
Global Rank
🇬🇲 Gambia
42,751
🇹🇩 Chad
33,117
🇳🇪 Niger
32,260
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
26,933
🇨🇲 Cameroon
11,010
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
10,376
🇨🇩 DR Congo
2,588
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
642
🇲🇼 Malawi
613
🇲🇱 Mali
552

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
347 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
333
Would be under 30 (95%)
18
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 351 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ousman Through the Generations

Ousman saw its peak popularity in 2016 with 26 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the average age of those named Ousman is just 16, indicating that it's primarily a name chosen by younger parents. Of the 347 individuals bearing this name, 333 are under 30, 18 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing how recent and trendy this name really is.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 66
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Ousman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ousman's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ousman

How Many People Have the Name Ousman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 187 people in the United States currently share the name Ousman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,772,456 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ousman a Common or Rare Name?

Ousman is classified as Very 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 Ousman Mean?

Ousman means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ousman in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ousman Most Popular?

The name Ousman reached peak popularity in 2016, with 26 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 Ousman?

Approximately 187 people named Ousman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 187. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,772,456 Americans.

Is Ousman a rare name?

Ousman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,772,456 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ousman mean?

Ousman means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ousman more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ousman are male and 0% are female.

When was Ousman most popular?

Ousman peaked in 2016 with 26 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US187
All-Time Births187
1 in X1 in 1,772,456
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2016
World Rank#6,373
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.