Osiris Unisex
Origin(s)
Egyptian
Meaning
The one who is powerful; the god of the afterlife
Historical & Cultural Background
Osiris is a significant deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, associated with the afterlife, resurrection, and fertility. He was often depicted as a mummified king, symbolizing the cycle of life and death. Worship of Osiris was widespread in ancient Egypt, and he was considered the ruler of the underworld.
Trend Summary
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Similar Names
Omar, Oren, Odin, Orion, Oscar, Otis, Owen
Variants
- Ozy
- Os
International Variants
- Osíris (Spanish)
- Osíris (Portuguese)
Famous people named Osiris
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Osiris was first seen in the United States in 1970. Osiris has ranked as high as #1112 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Osiris has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Osiris (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 36 | |
| TX | 27 | |
| OH | 12 | |
| IN | 12 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| GA | 11 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| PA | 9 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| MO | 7 | |
| TN | 6 | |
| AZ | 5 | |
| MA | 5 | |
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2005 | 67 |
| 2006 | 51 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 72 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2012 | 72 |
| 2013 | 102 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 100 |
| 2016 | 133 |
| 2017 | 181 |
| 2018 | 186 |
| 2019 | 205 |
| 2020 | 244 |
| 2021 | 243 |
| 2022 | 233 |
| 2023 | 240 |
| 2024 | 230 |