Osmond
Meaningdivine protector · Old English
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,417 in 1912
13 babies were named Osmond in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,621 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Osmond, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Osmond would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOsmond first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #1,417. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendOsmond has climbed 1,621 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Old English, Osmond means “divine protector”.
About the name Osmond
Osmond is a boy name of English origin meaning “divine protector”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ond”. US birth records list Osmond for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 58 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #1,417 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 98,888 boys |
| 1920s | 6.1 | 164,474 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 625,000 boys |
| 1940s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,298,701 boys |
| 1980s | 2.5 | 396,825 boys |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 645,161 boys |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 401,606 boys |
| 2010s | 3.9 | 255,754 boys |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 128,480 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Osmond
What does the name Osmond mean?
Osmond means “divine protector” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Osmond?
Osmond has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Osmond a boy or girl name?
Osmond is a boy name.
How popular is the name Osmond?
Osmond ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#1,417).