Holding steady.
Popularity of Osie since 1880
Babies named Osie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Osie's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 98 | 6 |
| 1890s | 129 | 18 |
| 1900s | 189 | 60 |
| 1910s | 294 | 144 |
| 1920s | 312 | 146 |
| 1930s | 179 | 138 |
| 1940s | 111 | 97 |
| 1950s | 31 | 100 |
| 1960s | 11 | 22 |
| 1970s | 0 | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Osie is an old-fashioned nickname name that saw its greatest use in the decades around 1900. According to Social Security data, its peak year was 1900, after which usage steadily declined. By 2025, the name remains extremely rare, with an average of fewer than five births per year in recent years. Its trajectory has been stable but at very low numbers, never breaking into the top 1000. Geographically, it does not show strong concentration in any state. Osie fits a broader trend of vintage nickname names being revived, though it has not yet seen a significant comeback. Its unisex quality and sweet sound make it a potential choice for parents seeking a truly uncommon name with turn-of-the-century charm.
Osie originated as a diminutive or pet form of names like Oscar and Oswald, which have Old English and Old Norse roots. It gained independent use as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States. The name has also been used as a variant of Ocie, itself a nickname for Oscar or a feminine form.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ocie, Osey
Sibling names for Osie
Names that share Osie's style, for a brother or sister.
