Oswin
Meaninggod's friend · Old English
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,793 in 2018
14 babies were named Oswin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,868 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Oswin you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Oswin
Oswin Appollis
South African association footballer
Choose Oswin and your child shares a first name with Oswin Appollis, a South African association footballer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Oswin, like who?” Oswin Appollis's Wikipedia article is available in 24 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Oswin Appollis on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oswin, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oswin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOswin first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #3,793.
- Then vs nowOswin is 3.3× 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 121,951.
- TrendOswin has slipped 1,868 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Oswin means “god's friend”.
About the name Oswin
Oswin is a boy name of English origin meaning “god's friend”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-win”. US birth records list Oswin for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 27 of those 110 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #3,793 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1990s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 2000s | 4.6 | 219,298 boys |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 119,048 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 86,455 boys |
Other spellings of Oswin
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 Oswin
What does the name Oswin mean?
Oswin means “god's friend” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Oswin?
Oswin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Oswin a boy or girl name?
Oswin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oswin?
Oswin ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#3,793).