boy's name
Ousman
oos-MAHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 965
Ousman 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.
- Peaked in France in 2022, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 39,300 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1973.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ousman Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 90 |
How Popular Is Ousman?
In 2025, Ousman was given to 15 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Ousman Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ousman
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ousman Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ousman over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ousman
- French oos-MAHN
Sibling Names for Ousman
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ousman — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ousman
How popular is the name Ousman?
In 2025, Ousman was given to 15 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Ousman a girl's or a boy's name?
Ousman is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ousman?
Ousman has 2 syllables.
When was Ousman most popular?
Ousman peaked in 2022, when 20 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Ousman a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ousman currently ranks #2,133 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.