Will my child share the name Oisin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 75 UK babies named Oisin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Oisin in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Oisin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Oisin is rising: up 249 places since 2020, to #517 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #433 in 2021.

Is Oisin a good choice for a distinctive name?

Oisin is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Oisin a popular baby name in the United States?

Oisin does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Oisin is a distinctive choice, ranked #517 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Oisin in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#517

About the Name Oisin

Oisin is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 136 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #433 in 2021 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Oisin is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Oisin in their class.