boy's name
Osian
OSH-an (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 3,368
England and Wales
#274
2025 births
Osian is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Osian is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2022, when 178 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 3,194 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Osian Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 803 |
| 2010s | 1,422 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 964 |
How Popular Is Osian?
In 2025, Osian was given to 165 babies in England and Wales, ranking #274 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Osian Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Osian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Osian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Osian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Osian
- Welsh OSH-an
Osian in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Osian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Osian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Osian
How popular is the name Osian?
In 2025, Osian was given to 165 babies in England and Wales, ranking #274 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Osian a girl's or a boy's name?
Osian is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Osian?
Osian has 2 syllables.
When was Osian most popular?
Osian peaked in 2022, when 178 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Osian a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Osian currently ranks #274 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.