Osheanna
Of Native American origin, meaning "fruitful and bountiful".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Osheanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Osheanna today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Osheanna births was 2001 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Osheanna. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Osheanna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
2001
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2007 SSA rank
#19,779
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Osheanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Osheanna from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 17 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
Osheanna 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 Osheanna 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 Osheanna
The name Osheanna is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in the ancient Celtic languages. Its origins can be traced back to the Brittonic branch of the Celtic linguistic family, spoken by the inhabitants of the British Isles during the Iron Age and Roman period.
The name Osheanna is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic word "ʌxsyānā," which translates to "dream-like" or "ethereal." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as having a mystical or dreamlike aura about them.
In the annals of early Celtic history, the name Osheanna is mentioned in several ancient texts and manuscripts. One notable reference can be found in the "Book of Taliesin," a renowned collection of medieval Welsh poetry attributed to the legendary bard Taliesin. In this work, the name Osheanna appears as a female character, described as a beautiful and enigmatic figure with a connection to the otherworldly realm of dreams and visions.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Osheanna date back to the 6th century CE. One notable bearer of this name was Osheanna of Dyfed, a renowned healer and wise woman who lived in the Welsh kingdom of Dyfed during the 6th century. Her reputation for healing and her deep knowledge of herbal remedies made her a respected figure in her community.
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Osheanna. In the 9th century, Osheanna of Caerwent was a respected scholar and scribe who contributed to the preservation of Celtic literature and mythology. Another famous Osheanna was a 12th-century noblewoman from the Scottish Highlands, known for her patronage of the arts and her role in preserving the Gaelic cultural traditions.
In the 16th century, Osheanna O'Malley (1530-1603) was an Irish pirate queen who ruled the shores of western Ireland with an iron fist. Her daring exploits and fearless leadership made her a legendary figure in Irish folklore.
Lastly, Osheanna MacGregor (1825-1895) was a Scottish poet and writer who played a significant role in the Romantic literary movement. Her works celebrated the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands and the rich cultural heritage of her Celtic ancestors.
People
Osheanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Osheanna 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
Osheanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Osheanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Osheanna 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Osheanna a common name?
We classify Osheanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Osheanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Osheanna was 2001, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Osheanna is about 27 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 Osheanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Osheanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Osheanna 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 Osheanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Osheanna 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 Osheanna 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 Osheanna?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Osheanna, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.