Osman Boy

Popularity: #709 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationOZ-mahn / ˈoz.mɑn

Turkish; Arabic

Meaning

Turkish: 'the one who is worthy'; Arabic: 'the one who is blessed'

Historical & Cultural Background

Osman is a name of Turkish origin, derived from the Arabic name 'Uthman'. It is historically significant as it is associated with Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire in the late 13th century. The name has been popular in Turkey and among Muslim communities. It symbolizes leadership and nobility.

Trend Summary

The name Osman has seen consistent use in Turkey and among Muslim populations, though it is less common in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Osmann
  • Osmanlı

International Variants

  • Othman (Arabic)
  • Osmano (Italian)
  • Osman (Bosnian)

Famous people named Osman

Osman I was the founder of the Ottoman Empire, which lasted over 600 years.

Osman Hamdi Bey was a prominent Ottoman painter and archaeologist known for his contributions to art and culture.

Osman Pasha was a notable military leader during the Balkan Wars.

Osman Nuri Pasha was a distinguished Ottoman general known for his role in the defense of the Ottoman Empire.

Fictional characters named Osman

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Osman was first seen in the United States in 1917. Osman has ranked as high as #1162 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Virginia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Osman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Osman (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 39
26%
TX 34
22%
VA 17
11%
NY 12
8%
FL 9
6%
GA 9
6%
WA 7
5%
IL 5
3%
WI 5
3%
MD 5
3%
NC 5
3%
PA 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
191711
19575
19598
19605
19686
19698
197010
19718
19735
19747
19759
19769
19779
19786
197914
198016
198117
198218
198319
198416
198520
198617
198720
198827
198939
199035
199143
199241
199337
199453
199534
199644
199758
199861
199963
200079
200175
200285
200378
200480
200584
2006103
2007107
2008100
2009118
201094
201158
201285
201369
201479
201599
201686
2017114
2018116
2019144
2020166
2021224
2022231
2023223
2024216