UK boy's name
Oshane
A masculine name of Caribbean origin meaning "brave warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oshane is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oshane popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2003 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Oshane. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oshane ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 boys were registered as Oshane.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oshane as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Oshane mean?
The name Oshane originates from the Jamaican Patois language, a dialect of English that developed in Jamaica with influences from various West African languages brought by enslaved people. The name likely has its roots in the Akan languages spoken in Ghana and Ivory Coast, particularly the Twi language.
In Twi, the word "ɔshane" means "one who is welcomed or celebrated." This suggests that the name Oshane may have been given to children born during times of celebration or to mark a joyous occasion. The name's meaning also carries connotations of hospitality and embracing one's community.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Oshane date back to the late 19th century in Jamaica, when it began to appear in birth records and historical documents. During this period, the Jamaican Patois language was becoming more widely recognized and used, contributing to the emergence of unique names with roots in African languages and Jamaican culture.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Oshane was Oshane Lewis, a Jamaican sprinter born in 1993. He competed in various international track and field events, including the 2016 Rio Olympics, where he represented Jamaica in the 4x100m relay.
Another prominent figure named Oshane was Oshane Thomas, a Jamaican cricketer born in 1997. He made his international debut for the West Indies cricket team in 2019 and has since played in various formats, including Test matches and One Day Internationals.
In the field of music, Oshane Benjamin, a Jamaican dancehall artist born in 1993, has gained recognition for his unique style and collaborations with other popular Jamaican artists. His music often incorporates elements of Jamaican Patois and reflects the cultural influences of his homeland.
Oshane Plunkett, a Jamaican-American basketball player born in 1998, has also achieved success in his sport. He played college basketball for the University of Utah and was later drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2020 NBA draft.
Another notable individual with the name Oshane is Oshane Bartley, a Jamaican-born American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the early 2000s. He was part of the R&B group Phi Life Cypher and has collaborated with various artists in the music industry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oshane over time
The chart below shows babies named Oshane registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oshane, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oshane by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oshane was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3442 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Oshane
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Oshane: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oshane in the UK right now?
In 2014, Oshane was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oshane most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Oshane in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oshane?
A masculine name of Caribbean origin meaning "brave warrior".
How many people are called Oshane in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Oshane across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.