Osiris is a distinctive choice, ranked #1952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Osiris in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1952
US Rank #976
About the Name Osiris
Osiris has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1952. The name has climbed 1008 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2005.
Osiris is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #976, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Osiris
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Osiris per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Osiris in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Osiris is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1008 places over the last five years to #1952 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Osiris is more popular in the US (#976) than in the UK (#1952). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Osiris include: Born of Osiris — Born of Osiris is an American progressive metalcore band formed in 2003 in Palatine, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.; Osiris Luna Meza — Osiris Luna Meza is a Salvadoran politician who currently serves as the General Director of Penal Centers and the Vice Minister of Justice and Public Security.; Osiris myth — The Osiris myth is the most elaborate and influential story in ancient Egyptian mythology..
Osiris ranks #976 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
12
UK babies named Osiris (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1008 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Osiris
Likely around 1 other Osiris in the class
UK Popularity (2005–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Born of Osiris is an American progressive metalcore band formed in 2003 in Palatine, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The band currently consists of drummer and sole remaining founding member Cameron Losch, lead vocalist Ronnie Canizaro, guitarist, keyboardist and former bassist Nick Rossi, guitarist Travis Montgomery and bassist and backing vocalist Dan Marinaro.
Osiris Luna Meza is a Salvadoran politician who currently serves as the General Director of Penal Centers and the Vice Minister of Justice and Public Security. He previously served as a deputy of the Legislative Assembly from the department of San Salvador from 2018 to 2019.
The Osiris myth is the most elaborate and influential story in ancient Egyptian mythology. It concerns the murder of the god Osiris, a primeval king of Egypt, and its consequences.