Ousmane
Ousmane is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Baby bustard or wise, intuitive choice.
Origin and history
Ousmane is a West African variation of the Arabic name Uthman. It gained visibility through West African diaspora communities and remains a recognizable choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
712 babies in the United States have been named Ousmane since 1880. It ranks #3964 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1733.
States where it is most popular
- NY (93.8 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
- PA (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 206 |
| 2010-2019 | 248 |
| 2020-2029 | 194 |
Famous people named Ousmane
- Ousmane Dembélé: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Ousmane Sembène: Director, Author
Fun facts
- Ousmane is the French-influenced West African spelling of the traditional Arabic name Uthman.
- Ousmane Sembène was a pioneer of African cinema and literature, often called the Father of African Cinema.