A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Osmond since 1912
Babies named Osmond per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2022, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Osmond's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 81 |
Meaning & origin
Osmond is an Anglo-Saxon name meaning 'divine protection', reflecting the religious devotion of early medieval England. Though rarely used today (ranked 6,446 in 2025, with a 1-in-131,390 occurrence), it has never completely vanished. Its peak usage came in its first recorded year, 1912, and after a long decline, the name has been rising steadily since 2011. The name's revival mirrors a broader trend of reviving vintage names from the 1910s. Osmond remains a distinctive choice with a clear etymological heritage and a gentle, old-fashioned sound.
Osmond is derived from the Old English elements ōs 'god' and mund 'protection', giving the meaning 'divine protection'. It was borne by a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon saint, though the name was largely eclipsed after the Norman Conquest. It experienced a modest revival in the 19th century and appears occasionally in modern times, partly influenced by the British brewing family of the same name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oz, Ozzy, Ossie
Variants: Osmund, Osmondo
Sibling names for Osmond
Names that share Osmond's style, for a brother or sister.
