Oshea
- US rank
- #2,480
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,638 in 1993
54 babies were named Oshea in the US in 2025. It has climbed 137 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1986–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Oshea you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 31,646 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oshea, 54 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oshea would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOshea first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1993, when it reached #1,638.
- Then vs nowOshea is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 31,646.
- TrendOshea has climbed 137 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,480. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Oshea
Oshea is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-hea”. US birth records list Oshea for boys from 1986 to 2025, in 40 of those 40 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #1,638 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,480, with 54 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.6 | 179,372 boys |
| 1990s | 17 | 58,309 boys |
| 2000s | 9.6 | 104,384 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 51,308 boys |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,642 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Oshea
What is the origin of the name Oshea?
Oshea has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Oshea a boy or girl name?
Oshea is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oshea?
Oshea ranked #2,480 for US boys in 2025, given to 54 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#1,638).