Ohn

A boy's name of Burmese origin with 162 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Ohn is a one-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 162 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Ohn is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Ohn is a boy's baby name of Burmese origin, meaning 'coconut' in the Burmese language. In Burmese culture, the coconut is a symbol of prosperity and is used in many religious and ceremonial contexts, making the name carry quiet auspicious meaning.

Ohn is one of the short, single-syllable Burmese names that are common in Myanmar, where names are often chosen for their sound, meaning, and astrological significance.

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Ohn is cataloged under the Burmese naming tradition. Names from the Burmese tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Ohn has been recorded as a boy's name since 1922, with 162 total births. Browse the Burmese names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

162

Total births

Since 1922

1984

Peak year

14 births

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Popularity Over Time

Ohn has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1922.

First appeared: 1922Peak: 1984 (14 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ohn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1980s	84	#4777	▲
1970s	38	#4907	▲
1960s	34	#3772	▲
1920s	6	#4185	—

The Story of Ohn

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1984, Ohn is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Ohn are most likely born between 1974 and 1988.

How rare is Ohn?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ohn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1922, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1980s with 84 births that decade.

Ohn by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(21 years, 1922–1988)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ohn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1988	7	#6257	0
1987	7	#5917	-3 (-30.0%)
1986	10	#4381	+4 (66.7%)
1985	6	#6301	-8 (-57.1%)
1984	14	#3229	+4 (40.0%)
1983	10	#4064	-3 (-23.1%)
1982	13	#3435	+3 (30.0%)
1981	10	#4068	+3 (42.9%)
1980	7	#5341	-1 (-12.5%)
1976	8	#4300	+2 (33.3%)
1975	6	#5274	+1 (20.0%)
1974	5	#5772	0
1973	5	#5652	-3 (-37.5%)
1971	8	#3860	+2 (33.3%)
1970	6	#4582	-4 (-40.0%)
1969	10	#3009	+3 (42.9%)
1968	7	#3588	0
1967	7	#3458	+2 (40.0%)
1966	5	#4363	0
1960	5	#4441	-1 (-16.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ohn a boy's or girl's name?

Ohn is primarily a boy's name.

When was Ohn most popular?

Ohn reached its peak popularity in 1984 with 14 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Ohn?

Ohn is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 162 babies in the U.S. since 1922. Its peak was in 1984.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1922–1988

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