How Many People Are Named Oussama?

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

Oussama
Very Rare
Arabic

Oussama means 'lion' in Arabic, symbolizing strength and courage. Only 6 people named Oussama live in the US today, making up just 1 in 56,494,854 Americans. All of them are under 30, showing how modern this name really is.

~6
Living in US
1 in 56,494,854
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lion
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Courageous Determined
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

135,230
Worldwide Bearers
#7,696
Global Rank
🇲🇦 Morocco
94,063
🇩🇿 Algeria
22,056
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
7,052
🇹🇩 Chad
2,163
🇪🇸 Spain
2,054
🇹🇳 Tunisia
1,616
🇫🇷 France
1,347
🇶🇦 Qatar
872
🇪🇬 Egypt
737
🇩🇯 Djibouti
674

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
6
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
0
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
81
International
99

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

📜 Oussama Through the Generations

Oussama saw its peak popularity in 1997 with 6 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are still only 6 people named Oussama in the US, all under 30 years old. This makes Oussama a genuinely modern name, with no one born before 1993. The average age of someone named Oussama is 29, indicating that it's a name for the younger generation.

✨ Similar Names to Oussama

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Oussama's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Oussama

How Many People Have the Name Oussama?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6 people in the United States currently share the name Oussama. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,494,854 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Oussama a Common or Rare Name?

Oussama 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 Oussama Mean?

Oussama means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Oussama Most Popular?

The name Oussama reached peak popularity in 1997, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Oussama?

Approximately 6 people named Oussama live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6. That works out to roughly 1 in 56,494,854 Americans.

Is Oussama a rare name?

Oussama is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,494,854 Americans has this name.

What does the name Oussama mean?

Oussama means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Oussama more male or female?

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

When was Oussama most popular?

Oussama peaked in 1997 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US6
All-Time Births6
1 in X1 in 56,494,854
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1997
World Rank#7,696
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.