Total births
2,995
Boys' name · since 1970
Osiel
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 2,995 babies named Osiel, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1222
- among boys today
- 2,995
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Osiel is the #1222 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,995 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Osiel has been recorded 2,995 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #1222 nationally and more common than 91% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #1222 among boys today
- 2,995 born since 1970
- 2000s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Osiel is currently the #1222 boys' name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 2,995 born since 1970, peaking in the 2000s.
- #1222
- among boys today
- 2,995
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Osiel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1222
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Osiel was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
178 babies were named Osiel in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Osiel compares
2,995 Top 17% higher than 83% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Osiel's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Osiel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,995 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 178 | 23 | 22,252 |
Osiel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Osiel's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 82% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 18%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 178, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Osiel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,222
Active since
1970
Osiel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 178
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Osiel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Osiel's strongest decade.
916 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Osiel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 67
1970s
67 births
- 1980s 157
1980s
157 births
- 1990s
1990s
381 births
- 2000s
2000s
916 births
- 2010s
2010s
728 births
- 2020s
2020s
746 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 916 births (31% of all-time use).
How Osiel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Osiel's total volume
Osiel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Osiel by state
Where Osiel concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,190 | 39.7% |
| #2 | California | | 486 | 16.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 75 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 68 | 2.3% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 39 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 27 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 27 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 17 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Osiel's total US births 39.7%
Even split
1,190 of 2,995 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Osiel appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Osiel? ▼
2,995 babies have been named Osiel since 1970. It currently ranks #1222 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 178 births.
When was Osiel most popular? ▼
Osiel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 916 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Osiel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Osiel are Texas (1,190 births), California (486 births), Florida (75 births).
How long has the name Osiel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Osiel since 1970 -- 56 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Osiel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Osiris, Osie, Osias, Osiah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Osiel's data
- Osiel's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (916 total births) through the 2020s (746) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Osiels (1,190 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Osiel
Nearby Names Like Osiel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Osiel
Osiris Boy
#979 3,592 births
Osie Boy
748 births
Osias Boy
#4180 434 births
Osiah Boy
#2587 346 births
Osinachi Boy
#9614 99 births
Compare Osiel side by side: Osiel vs Osiris Osiel vs Osie Osiel vs Osias
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Osiel
Markus #1221
14,947 births · Peak 1994
Adiel #1223
2,944 births · Peak 2021
Achilles #1220
3,844 births · Peak 2018
Wylie #1224
6,073 births · Peak 2025
Kaycen #1219
1,712 births · Peak 2025
Kendall #1225
35,350 births · Peak 1993
Jasai #1218
1,647 births · Peak 2025
Marley #1226
5,359 births · Peak 2008
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Osiel: #1222 Boys' Name - 2,995 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/osiel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Osiel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.