NAME PROFILE

Osman

Osman is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'the chosen one' or 'the one who is favored.' It is often associated with leadership and nobility, reflecting the qualities of strength, honor, and resilience.

Key Stats

Total births3,893
GenderMale (57% / 43%)
Peak year2022
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1974
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 25%NY — 24%TX — 23%VA — 15%FL — 13%

Notable People

Osman I (Founder of the Ottoman Empire) · Osman Hamdi Bey (Prominent Ottoman painter and archaeologist) · Osman Kavala (Philanthropist and activist) · Osman Çalışkan (Turkish footballer) · Osman Pasha (Ottoman general and politician)

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