Osborn
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
Meaningdivine bear · Old Norse
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #848 in 1884
6 babies were named Osborn in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Osborn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Osborn, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Osborn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOsborn first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1884, when it ranked #848. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Old Norse, Osborn means “divine bear”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Osborn
Osborn is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “divine bear”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-orn”. US birth records list Osborn for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 65 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1884, when it ranked #848 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 | 40,513 boys |
| 1890s | 4.5 | 224,719 boys |
| 1900s | 12 | 83,752 boys |
| 1910s | 18 | 54,795 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 82,850 boys |
| 1930s | 7.1 | 140,845 boys |
| 1940s | 2.2 | 450,450 boys |
| 1950s | 2.2 | 456,621 boys |
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,298,701 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2010s | 4.8 | 206,186 boys |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 304,569 boys |
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Osborn
What does the name Osborn mean?
Osborn means “divine bear” in Old Norse.
What is the origin of the name Osborn?
Osborn has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Osborn a boy or girl name?
Osborn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Osborn?
Osborn ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1884 (#848).