Ousmane

Ousmane - A very unique male name

Ousmane appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #2758. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ousmane and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ousmane? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ousmane. The baby boy name Ousmane was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2967 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ousmane peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 2062.

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Ousmane is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ousmane is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,040 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,040.

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 Ousmane is where you live.

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Ousmane origin and meaning

West African French form of Uthman

Uncertain — the Uthman root's meaning is disputed, though the form relationship is attested

Ousmane is the West African French form of Uthman, the Arabic name borne by the third caliph, whose meaning is disputed, often glossed as baby bustard. The form relationship is attested; the gloss is not asserted. It has been used in the United States since 1996, peaking in 2023.

Origin uncertain

Ousmane is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Ousmane

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ousmane, sorted by popularity.

Ocean / Osman / Osama / Osmin / Ousman / Oisin / Osamu / Osmany / Ozan / Oshane /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ousmane

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 Ousmane 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 Ousmane?

2 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.

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Pronunciation

oos-MAHN · /uːsˈmɑːn/
The data table gives 2 syllables, but the common spoken form is closer to 3 (oos-MAH-neh); the table figure is reproduced as given.

Around the world

• Uthman (Arabic) — Arabic root form
• Osman (Turkish) — Turkish form of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

• Osman — Related form of the same name

Famous bearers

• Ousmane Dembélé — French footballer and 2025 Ballon d'Or winner (b. 1997) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A West African name with a caliphal root and a modern footballing star.

Worth knowing

• Its pronunciation and spelling vary across French, Arabic and Turkish forms, and it is confused with Osman.