Osman
Osman is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Baby bustard (a large bird), or tender/servant.
Origin and history
Osman is a masculine name of Arabic origin, famously borne by the founder of the Ottoman Empire. It is a variant of the Arabic name Uthman, meaning 'baby bustard' or 'servant of God'. In the United States, its usage has increased significantly in recent years, entering the top 1,000 boy names.
Popularity in the United States
3,893 babies in the United States have been named Osman since 1880. It ranks #2043 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #965.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.7 %)
- TX (18.4 %)
- NY (14.3 %)
- VA (7.8 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 209 |
| 1990-2000 | 469 |
| 2000-2010 | 909 |
| 2010-2019 | 944 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,242 |
Famous people named Osman
- Osman I: Monarch, Founder
- Osman Bukari: Athlete, Soccer player
Fun facts
- The name was borne by Osman I, who founded the Ottoman Empire in the late 13th century.
- Osman is the Turkish and Persian transliterated form of the Arabic name Uthman.