Oceane
A feminine name of French origin meaning "ocean."
Name Census estimates that about 196 living Americans carry the first name Oceane. It is a predominantly female name (97.5% of registrations). The average person named Oceane today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oceane births was 2023 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oceane. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Oceane with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
196
~ 1 in 1,748,747 Americans
Peak year
2023
29 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,276
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Oceane
Oceane leans heavily female at 97.5% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Oceane as a male name
- Ranked #13,602 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Oceane as a female name
- Ranked #8,276 in 2024
- 13 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (24 births)
Popularity
Oceane: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oceane from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 80 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oceane by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Oceane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oceane
The name Oceane is of French origin, derived from the word "océan," meaning "ocean" in French. It is a relatively modern name, with its usage becoming more widespread in the late 20th century.
The earliest known reference to the name Oceane dates back to the 19th century in France, where it was used as a poetic name to symbolize the vastness and beauty of the ocean. In its early years, the name was primarily used in literature and art, often associated with romantic and naturalistic themes.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Oceane was Oceane Renesson, a French painter born in 1879. She was known for her coastal landscapes and seascapes, capturing the essence of the ocean on her canvases.
In the 20th century, the name gained popularity as a given name for girls. Oceane Mozat, a French actress born in 1935, was one of the first notable figures to bear the name. She appeared in several French films and television shows throughout her career.
Another prominent figure with the name Oceane was Oceane Chouquet, a French-American novelist born in 1947. Her works often explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, drawing inspiration from her dual heritage.
In the world of sports, Oceane Murin, a French swimmer born in 1989, made her mark as an Olympic medalist. She won a silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2012 London Olympics, bringing recognition to the name on the international stage.
Oceane Candy Pache, a French professional basketball player born in 1991, is another notable individual with this name. She has represented France in numerous international competitions and played for several teams in the European Basketball leagues.
While the name Oceane is primarily associated with French culture, it has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well, often embraced for its connection to the ocean and its symbolism of vastness and beauty.
People
Oceane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oceane as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oceane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oceane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 196 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oceane going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,748,747 US residents.
Is Oceane a common name?
We classify Oceane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oceane most popular?
The single biggest year for Oceane was 2023, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oceane is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Oceane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oceane a female name?
Yes, 97.5% of people registered as Oceane in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Oceane still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oceane in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Oceane can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Oceane?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Oceane on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.