Oisin
5 countries#6 in Northern Ireland, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Oisin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,129 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #54 · peaked in 2021 with 224 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,886 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #6 · peaked in 2008 with 121 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,062 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #433 · peaked in 2021 with 96 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
513 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #4539 · peaked in 2020 with 31 births
Most common in: New York, California, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
181 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #262 · peaked in 2021 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
14 births recorded 2004–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland rank history
Oisin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #29 | — |
| 2007 | #22 | ↑7 |
| 2008 | #23 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #28 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #23 | ↑5 |
| 2011 | #25 | ↓2 |
| 2012 | #22 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #22 | — |
| 2014 | #22 | — |
| 2015 | #19 | ↑3 |
| 2016 | #15 | ↑4 |
| 2017 | #16 | ↓1 |
| 2018 | #15 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #14 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #12 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #11 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #7 | ↑4 |
| 2023 | #7 | — |
| 2024 | #9 | ↓2 |
| 2025 | #6 | ↑3 |
Frequently asked questions about Oisin
Is Oisin a popular name?
Yes — Oisin currently ranks #6 among boys’ names in Northern Ireland as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Oisin more common for boys or girls?
Oisin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official Northern Ireland birth data.
When was Oisin most popular?
Oisin peaked in 2008 in Northern Ireland, with 121 recorded births that year.
Is Oisin rising or falling in popularity?
In Northern Ireland, Oisin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #81 in 1997 to #6 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Oisin?
At least 4,656 babies have been recorded with the name Oisin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Oisin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Oisin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: Northern Ireland, England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Oisin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in Northern Ireland, names ranked closest to Oisin include Noha, Orlin.
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Ranked directly next to Oisin in Northern Ireland, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.