Osian is a distinctive choice, ranked #313 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Osian in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#313
About the Name Osian
Osian is holding steady in the rankings at #313. It reached its peak of #264 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Osian 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 Osian
Unlikely. With around 143 UK babies named Osian per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Osian in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Osian has held a stable position around #313 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #264 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Osian 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.
Notable people named Osian include: Osian Roberts — Osian Roberts is a Welsh football coach and former player who is the head of development of Italian Serie A club Como.; Osian Morgan — Osian Morgan is a Welsh actor..
Osian does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Osians in the wild.
143
UK babies named Osian (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 11 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Osian
Likely around 1 other Osian in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Osian
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Osian Roberts is a Welsh football coach and former player who is the head of development of Italian Serie A club Como. In 2014, he was described in the media as "the most influential man in Welsh football".
Osian Morgan is a Welsh actor. His roles include Aaron Monk on Pobol y Cwm, Myles Massey on Waterloo Road, Josh Cope on Emmerdale, and Ryan Davies on Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards.