Osama

Boy name

Osama has been given to 979 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 1999.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

979

Peak year

1999 (65 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1968

10-year trend

▲ +29%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Osama.

979 babies since 1970

981 babies since 1909

981 babies since 1980

977 babies since 1960

974 babies since 1994

985 babies since 1939

973 babies since 1976

986 babies since 1918

How popular is the name Osama?

Osama has been given to 979 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Osama peak?

Osama peaked in 1999, when 65 babies were given the name.

Is Osama a girl or boy name?

Osama is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Osama are boys).

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