Osvin
Meaningfriend of God · Old English form of Oswin
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,158 in 2012
7 babies were named Osvin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2003–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Osvin 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 Osvin, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Osvin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOsvin first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #8,158.
- New on the sceneOsvin wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2003.
- TrendOsvin has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningOsvin is an Old English form of Oswin, which means “friend of God”.
About the name Osvin
Osvin is a boy name of English origin meaning “friend of God”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-vin”. US birth records list Osvin for boys from 2003 to 2025, in 13 of those 23 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #8,158 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.5 | 686,275 boys |
| 2010s | 1.9 | 529,101 boys |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 397,351 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 Osvin
What does the name Osvin mean?
Osvin means “friend of God” in Old English, as a form of Oswin.
What is the origin of the name Osvin?
Osvin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Osvin a boy or girl name?
Osvin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Osvin?
Osvin ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#8,158).