The nameOthman

Othman is a North African spelling of Uthman, the third caliph.

Meaning

Othman comes from the Arabic Uthman.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Othman reached 1949th place in 2001.

Popularity of the name Othman

Othman in the United States

3998thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2022peak year (46 births)
503babies named Othman in the United States since 1880
02346 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Othman was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 166 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Othman. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Othman in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 32 births a year on average, against 17 in the five years before.

Othman in France

668thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (75 births)
2,175babies named Othman in France since 1900
03875 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Othman was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 665 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Othman. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Othman in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 61 births a year.

Sibling names for Othman

Names from the same generation as Othman, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Othman mean?

Othman comes from the Arabic Uthman.

What is the origin of the name Othman?

Arabic.

Is Othman a girl's or a boy's name?

Othman is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Othman?

In 2024, Othman was the 3998th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 27 births.

What are good sibling names for Othman?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Kenza, Maila, Safiya and Aziza for a sister, Habib, Murad, Reza and Ishaq for a brother.