Ossian Name Popularity and Statistics
Ossian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ossian?
Ossian is spelled O-S-S-I-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Ossian Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,910
Recorded Births8
- Boys usage fell 3,251 places to #8,910 and recorded 8 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ossian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 8 | #8,910 |
| 2024 | Boys | 16 | #5,659 |
| 2023 | Boys | 24 | #4,343 |
| 2022 | Boys | 11 | #7,262 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
When Was Ossian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
24 recorded births
National rank #4,343
2024 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #5,659
2022 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #7,262
2025 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,910
Where Ossian Ranked Highest in 2023
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NC | #1,280 | 5 |
| TX | #2,628 | 5 |