Osbourne
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
Meaningdivine bear · English form of Osborne
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,194 in 2025
11 babies were named Osbourne in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,411 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Osbourne you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Osbourne, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Osbourne would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOsbourne first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearOsbourne is at its all-time high right now: #7,194 in 2025.
- New on the sceneOsbourne wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2002.
- TrendOsbourne has climbed 3,411 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningOsbourne is an English form of Osborne, which means “divine bear”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Osbourne
Osbourne is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “divine bear”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-rne”. US birth records list Osbourne for boys from 2002 to 2025, in 10 of those 24 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #7,194 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,076,923 boys |
| 2010s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 287,081 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 Osbourne
What does the name Osbourne mean?
Osbourne means “divine bear” in English, as a form of Osborne.
What is the origin of the name Osbourne?
Osbourne has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Osbourne a boy or girl name?
Osbourne is a boy name.
How popular is the name Osbourne?
Osbourne ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#7,194).