Osayd
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "little lion".
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Osayd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Osayd today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Osayd births was 2024 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Osayd. 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 Osayd with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Osayd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
2024
14 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,366
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Osayd: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Osayd 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 Osayd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 20 | 0 | 20 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Osayd
The name Osayd originated in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "sa'ada," which means "happiness" or "good fortune." The name Osayd can be translated as "the fortunate one" or "the blessed one."
The earliest recorded use of the name Osayd dates back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It was a common name among Arab scholars, poets, and intellectuals of that era.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Osayd was Osayd ibn Abi'l-'Isi, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his eloquent and emotional poetry, which often celebrated the virtues of bravery and chivalry.
In the 9th century CE, Osayd ibn Sa'id al-Ansari was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist. He was known for his contributions to the study of hadith (the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) and his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure with the name Osayd was Osayd ibn Khalaf al-Bahili, a 9th-century Arab navigator and explorer. He is credited with leading expeditions that helped establish trade routes and expand the reach of the Islamic civilization across the Indian Ocean.
In the 11th century CE, Osayd ibn Munqidh was a Syrian prince, soldier, and author. He is best known for his autobiographical work, "The Book of Experiences," which provides a valuable insight into the life and culture of the medieval Islamic world.
During the 13th century, Osayd ibn Abi'l-Khayr was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet. His spiritual poetry and teachings have had a lasting impact on the Sufi tradition and continue to be studied and revered by scholars and practitioners alike.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Osayd. The name has a rich cultural heritage rooted in the Arabic language and Islamic civilization, and it continues to be used today as a testament to its enduring significance.
People
Osayd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Osayd 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
Osayd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Osayd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Osayd 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Osayd a common name?
We classify Osayd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Osayd most popular?
The single biggest year for Osayd was 2024, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Osayd is about 3 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 Osayd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Osayd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Osayd 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 Osayd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Osayd 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 Osayd 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 share the name Osayd?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.