Oman
A name derived from the Arabic word 'aamin' meaning 'peace' or 'security'.
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Oman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oman today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oman births was 1973 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oman. 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 Oman with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1973
7 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,674
Tracked since 1925
Census
Oman in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 186 people with the first name Oman, which placed it at #40,168 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#40,168
National first-name rank
People counted
186
186 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
40.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Oman
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Oman is Hispanic at 40.3%. The next largest groups are Black (22.0%) and White (21.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Oman described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Oman at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino40.3% · 75
- Black or African American22.0% · 41
- White21.5% · 40
- Asian and Pacific Islander12.9% · 24
- Two or more races3.2% · 6
Popularity
Oman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oman from the 1920s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 18 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oman 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 Oman 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 Oman
The name Oman is derived from the Arabic language, originating in the Middle East region. It is believed to have its roots in the ancient Semitic languages, where the term "oman" referred to a skilled artisan or craftsman.
In the Arabian Peninsula, the name Oman has been associated with the Sultanate of Oman, a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "Aman," meaning "safety" or "security," reflecting the region's historical reputation as a haven for traders and travelers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oman can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts dating back to the 6th century CE. These texts often referred to the region as "Oman" or "Uman," indicating its significance as a trading hub and cultural center.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Oman. One such individual was Oman bin Abi al-'As (c. 612-679 CE), a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest converts to Islam. He played a crucial role in the early Islamic conquests and was appointed as the governor of Basra and Kufa.
Another historical figure with the name Oman was Oman bin Affan (c. 576-656 CE), a prominent member of the Quraysh tribe in Mecca and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He served as the third Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate from 644 to 656 CE and is remembered for his just and wise leadership.
In the 12th century, Oman bin Yahya al-Azdi (c. 1121-1188 CE) was a renowned poet and scholar from the Azd tribe in Oman. His literary works, particularly his poetry, contributed significantly to the cultural heritage of the region and influenced subsequent generations of writers and intellectuals.
During the 16th century, Oman bin Khalil al-Nabhani (c. 1528-1609 CE) was a prominent Omani scholar and jurist. He played a vital role in the spread of Islamic teachings and the preservation of Islamic legal traditions in Oman and the surrounding regions.
In more recent times, Oman bin Said al-Busaidi (1829-1888 CE) was the Sultan of Oman from 1870 to 1888. He is credited with modernizing the country and establishing diplomatic relations with various European powers, contributing to Oman's stability and prosperity during his reign.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Oman, reflecting its deep roots and cultural significance in the Middle Eastern region.
People
Oman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oman 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
Oman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oman 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Oman a common name?
We classify Oman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 45 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oman most popular?
The single biggest year for Oman was 1973, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oman is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Oman in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 186 people with the name Oman, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,168 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Oman in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Oman?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Oman leans strongly male. 176 people counted with this name were male (93.6%), compared with 12 female bearers (6.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Oman?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Oman is Hispanic at 40.3%. The next largest groups are Black (22.0%) and White (21.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Oman most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Oman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 40.3% (75 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Oman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oman in the SSA data are male. 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 Oman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oman 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 Oman 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.
How many Americans are named Oman?
See how many people have the name Oman on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.