Holding steady.
Popularity of Osby since 1912
Babies named Osby per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Osby's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Osby is a rare given name that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1912. It has never ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States. Its peak year was 1912, the same year it first appeared, and its trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage. The name likely derives from an English surname, but its exact origins remain uncertain. Osby's extreme rarity makes it a distinctive choice, though it carries little historical or cultural weight.
Osby is a rare given name that appears to have originated as a transferred use of the English surname Osby. The surname itself is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name in England or from an Old English personal name. Its use as a first name is very limited, with records showing sporadic appearances in the early 20th century.
Sibling names for Osby
Names that share Osby's style, for a brother or sister.
