Osiris - A very unique male name
Osiris at a glance
Osiris is ranked #1105 among boy baby names in 2025, with 144 births in 2025. It peaked in 2020 at #892 and first appeared on the charts in 1971.
- Rank in 2025
- #1105
- Births in 2025
- 144
- Peak year
- 2020 (#892)
- First appeared
- 1971
- Trend
- #892 in 2020 → #1105 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 10,183 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.8/5 (19 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 10,183 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Osiris peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 892.
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Osiris is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Osiris is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #498 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,700.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Osiris is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Osiris origin and meaning
Greek form of an Egyptian god's name
Uncertain — the Greek form of the Egyptian name of the god Osiris; the Egyptian etymology is disputed
Osiris was the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, death and rebirth, husband of Isis and father of Horus. The name reached English through Greek writing on Egypt. As a given name in the US it dates from 1971, peaked in 2020 and has eased since.
Origin uncertain
Osiris is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
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Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1105 |
| 2024 | 1002 |
| 2023 | 945 |
| 2022 | 966 |
| 2021 | 1015 |
| 2020 | 892 |
| 2019 | 1053 |
| 2018 | 1106 |
| 2017 | 1173 |
| 2016 | 1322 |
| 2015 | 1582 |
| 2014 | 1671 |
| 2013 | 1729 |
| 2012 | 2111 |
| 2011 | 2113 |
| 2010 | 2265 |
| 2009 | 2173 |
| 2008 | 1818 |
| 2007 | 2002 |
| 2006 | 2577 |
| 2005 | 1806 |
| 2004 | 2087 |
| 2003 | 2502 |
| 2002 | 2464 |
| 2001 | 2433 |
| 2000 | 2163 |
| 1999 | 1858 |
| 1998 | 2110 |
| 1997 | 1632 |
| 1996 | 1996 |
| 1995 | 2299 |
| 1994 | 2514 |
| 1992 | 3443 |
| 1991 | 2695 |
| 1990 | 2062 |
| 1984 | 2509 |
| 1982 | 2488 |
| 1977 | 1911 |
| 1972 | 1971 |
| 1971 | 1979 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 498 |
| Arkansas | 536 |
| Massachusetts | 543 |
| Washington | 718 |
| Utah | 781 |
| Indiana | 825 |
| Colorado | 826 |
| Wisconsin | 859 |
| Michigan | 883 |
| Tennessee | 900 |
| Florida | 947 |
| California | 1031 |
| Georgia | 1061 |
| Ohio | 1089 |
| Texas | 1158 |
| New York | 1700 |
Even more about Osiris
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Osiris a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Osiris?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
oh-SY-ris · /oʊˈsaɪrɪs/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
- Osiris — Egyptian god of the afterlife and rebirth, central figure of the Osiris myth (Ancient Egyptian mythology) Fictional
Style
MythologicalInternational
Why parents choose it
Osiris is a bold mythological choice — parents who pick it want the weight and drama of Egyptian myth in a name almost nobody shares.
Worth knowing
- The god's story centres on death and dismemberment; not every family wants that mythology attached
