The nameOusmane
Ousmane is a West African form of Uthman, very common in Senegal and Mali.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Ousmane comes from the Arabic Uthman, the name of the third caliph.
Origin
West African, from Arabic.
History
In the United States Ousmane reached its best rank, 2788th, in 2023.
Did you know?
- Ousmane Dembélé won the Ballon d'Or in 2025, after Paris Saint-Germain's first Champions League victory.
Famous people named Ousmane
- Ousmane Sembène, film director
- Ousmane Dembélé, footballer
Popularity of the name Ousmane
Ousmane in the United States
Ousmane was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 248 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Ousmane. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Ousmane in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 33 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Ousmane in France
Ousmane was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,270 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Ousmane. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Ousmane in France 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: 217 births a year on average, against 155 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Ousmane
Names from the same generation as Ousmane, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ousmane mean?
Ousmane comes from the Arabic Uthman, the name of the third caliph.
What is the origin of the name Ousmane?
West African, from Arabic.
Is Ousmane a girl's or a boy's name?
Ousmane is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ousmane?
In 2024, Ousmane was the 3054th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 40 births.
What are the variants of the name Ousmane?
Variants and related names of Ousmane include Uthman.
What are good sibling names for Ousmane?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aissatou, Kadiatou, Oumou and Fatoumata for a sister, Abdoulaye, Pascal, Ibrahima and Boubacar for a brother.
Who are famous people named Ousmane?
Ousmane Sembène, film director; Ousmane Dembélé, footballer.