Ossian
Meaninglittle deer · Scottish form of Oisín
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,343 in 2023
8 babies were named Ossian in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2005–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ossian, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ossian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOssian first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,343.
- New on the sceneOssian wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2005.
- MeaningOssian is a Scottish form of Oisín, which means “little deer”.
About the name Ossian
Ossian is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “little deer”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Ossian for boys from 2005 to 2025, in 12 of those 21 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,343 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 2010s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,151 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 Ossian
What does the name Ossian mean?
Ossian means “little deer” in Scottish, as a form of Oisín.
What is the origin of the name Ossian?
Ossian has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Ossian a boy or girl name?
Ossian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ossian?
Ossian ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,343).