Osmund
Meaningdivine protection · Old English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,024 in 1957
7 babies were named Osmund in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1957–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Osmund you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Osmund, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Osmund would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOsmund first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1957, when it ranked #3,024. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Old English, Osmund means “divine protection”.
About the name Osmund
Osmund is a boy name of English origin meaning “divine protection”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-und”. US birth records list Osmund for boys from 1957 to 2025, in 5 of those 69 years. Its best year was 1957, when it ranked #3,024 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.2 | 810,811 boys |
| 1960s | 0.2 | 4,347,826 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 789,474 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 Osmund
What does the name Osmund mean?
Osmund means “divine protection” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Osmund?
Osmund has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Osmund a boy or girl name?
Osmund is a boy name.
How popular is the name Osmund?
Osmund ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1957 (#3,024).