Om is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Om in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2672
About the Name Om
Om has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1124 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #945 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.
Om is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Om
Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Om per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Om in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Om has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1124 places in the last five years. Its peak was #945 in 2003. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Om 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.
8
UK babies named Om (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1124 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Om
Likely around 1 other Om in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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