Total births
106
Boys' name · since 2005
Ossian
Ossian has 106 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5835
- among boys today
- 106
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
106 babies have been named Ossian since 2005, making it today's #5835 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Ossian recorded 106 times among boys since 2005, holding rank #5835 nationally today, ahead of 59% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #5835 among boys today
- 106 born since 2005
- 2020s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ossian is currently the #5835 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 106 born since 2005, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5835
- among boys today
- 106
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Ossian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5835
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Ossian was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
24 babies were named Ossian in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Ossian compares
106 27th percentile among 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
Ossian's all-time total is 71% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ossian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 106 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ossian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ossian's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ossian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#5,835
Active since
2005
Ossian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Ossian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Ossian's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Ossian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s
2010s
31 births
- 2020s
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 65 births (61% of all-time use).
Ossian by state
Where Ossian concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 5 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 4.7% |
North Carolina share of Ossian's total US births 4.7%
Even split
5 of 106 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ossian? ▼
Since 2005, Social Security records show 106 babies named Ossian. Today it holds rank #5835 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 24 births.
When was Ossian most popular? ▼
Ossian was most popular in the 2020s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Ossian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ossian are North Carolina (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Ossian been used? ▼
Ossian has been recorded in Social Security data since 2005, spanning 21 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ossian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ossie, Ossiel, Ossama. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ossian's data
- North Carolina records the most Ossians (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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.
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2005–2025 (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. "Ossian: #5835 Boys' Name - 106 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ossian. 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 Ossian 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 July 2026.