A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Osborne since 1880
Babies named Osborne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 31 |
| 1890s | 24 |
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 314 |
| 1920s | 308 |
| 1930s | 204 |
| 1940s | 191 |
| 1950s | 176 |
| 1960s | 91 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Osborne is a strong Old English name meaning 'divine bear,' first recorded in U.S. data in 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1910 but has been rising again since 2004. Though never common, its revival is noted, with the name appearing in the 1910s and showing renewed interest in modern times. With a rank of 4,539 in 2025, it remains a rare choice, used approximately once in 77,640 births.
Osborne derives from the Old English personal name Osbeorn, composed of the elements os meaning 'god' and beorn meaning 'bear'. It was borne by a powerful Anglo-Saxon family before the Norman Conquest. After falling out of common use, it was revived in the 19th century, partly as a surname transferred to the given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ozzy, Oz, Ossie
Sibling names for Osborne
Names that share Osborne's style, for a brother or sister.
