Osric
Meaningdivine ruler · Old English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,986 in 1972
10 babies were named Osric in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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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 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Osric, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Osric would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOsric first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1972, when it reached #4,986.
- Then vs nowOsric is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 169,492.
- MeaningIn Old English, Osric means “divine ruler”.
About the name Osric
Osric is a boy name of English origin meaning “divine ruler”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ric”. US birth records list Osric for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 22 of those 54 years. Its best year was 1972, when it ranked #4,986 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.2 | 860,215 boys |
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,204,819 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 943,396 boys |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 366,300 boys |
| 2020s | 2.3 | 431,655 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 Osric
What does the name Osric mean?
Osric means “divine ruler” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Osric?
Osric has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Osric a boy or girl name?
Osric is a boy name.
How popular is the name Osric?
Osric ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1972 (#4,986).