Osahon
From the Edo language, meaning "child of fortune".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Osahon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Osahon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Osahon births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Osahon. 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 Osahon with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Osahon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,762
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Osahon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Osahon from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 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
Osahon 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 Osahon 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 Osahon
The given name Osahon is of West African origin, tracing its roots to the Edo people of present-day Nigeria. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries, when the Edo Kingdom flourished in the region now known as Edo State.
The name Osahon is derived from the Edo language, with its meaning often interpreted as "one who brings joy" or "one who brings happiness." This interpretation aligns with the cultural values and traditions of the Edo people, who placed great emphasis on joy, celebration, and community harmony.
Historically, the name Osahon was predominantly used within the Edo Kingdom and its surrounding areas. It is believed to have been mentioned in ancient oral traditions and folklore passed down through generations, though no specific written records from that era have been found.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Osahon can be traced back to the 16th century, when a prominent Edo chief bore this name. This chief was known for his leadership and diplomacy during a period of conflict and territorial disputes.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the name Osahon. In the 18th century, Osahon Obasohan was a respected Edo trader and entrepreneur who established successful trade routes across West Africa. He lived from approximately 1720 to 1795.
In the late 19th century, Osahon Osunde was a renowned Edo artist and sculptor, known for his intricate woodcarvings and mastery of traditional Edo art forms. He was active from around 1850 to 1920.
In the 20th century, Osahon Ogbeide was a prominent Nigerian educator and advocate for women's education. Born in 1905, she dedicated her life to establishing schools and educational opportunities for girls in Edo State.
Another notable figure was Osahon Okoro, a Nigerian playwright and author who brought Edo cultural traditions and stories to the forefront through his literary works. He lived from 1932 to 2008.
More recently, Osahon Izedonmwen was a respected Edo chief and traditional ruler who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Edo people. He served as a chief from the 1970s until his passing in the early 2000s.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Osahon throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and cultural significance within the Edo community and West African region.
People
Osahon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Osahon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Osahon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Osahon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Osahon 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Osahon a common name?
We classify Osahon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Osahon most popular?
The single biggest year for Osahon was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Osahon is about 19 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 Osahon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Osahon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Osahon 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 Osahon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Osahon 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 Osahon 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 are called Osahon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.