Osian
Boy name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Osian: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2023.
Osian, a name of Welsh and Irish Gaelic origin, ultimately derives from Oisín, meaning "little deer" or "fawn"—a reference to the graceful young stag in Celtic mythology. In Scottish and Gaelic legend, Oisín was the warrior-poet son of Fionn mac Cumhaill, whose tales were collected in the Ossianic cycle. A notable modern bearer is the Welsh harpist and composer Osian Ellis, celebrated for his work with the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. While no major places carry the name Osian directly, the related Ossian appears in place names across Scotland and the United States. Primarily popular in Wales, Osian has seen modest but steady use in Scotland since the 1990s, offering a melodic, firmly Celtic alternative to Liam or Ethan.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20235 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 11since 2023
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y