Is Onesimo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Onesimo is commonly used as a Boy name.

How do you pronounce Onesimo?

oh-NEH-see-mo · IPA: /oʊˈnɛsɪmoʊ/

Onesimo Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationoh-NEH-see-mo / oʊˈnɛsɪmoʊ

Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Spanish: 'the one who is useful'; Italian: 'the one who is useful'

Historical & Cultural Background

Onesimo is derived from the Latin name 'Onesimus', which means 'useful' or 'profitable'. It has roots in early Christian texts, where Onesimus is mentioned in the New Testament as a slave who became a Christian. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Italian-speaking regions. It is often associated with themes of redemption and service.

Variants

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International Variants

Onésime (French)
Onesimo (Italian)

Famous people named Onesimo

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Fictional characters named Onesimo

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Sibling Suggestions

Omar Omarion Oren Orenzo Orlando Othello

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Onesimo was first seen in the United States in 1917. Onesimo has ranked as high as #1133 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and New Mexico. In the past 5 years the name Onesimo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Onesimo (2009)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1917	5
1923	8
1924	9
1925	9
1926	11
1927	6
1928	12
1929	13
1930	5
1931	9
1932	12
1933	5
1934	10
1935	9
1937	10
1938	8
1942	7
1944	9
1945	7
1946	5
1947	8
1948	10
1949	6
1950	9
1951	7
1952	6
1953	9
1954	7
1955	6
1957	7
1960	10
1961	6
1962	8
1964	6
1966	8
1967	6
1968	9
1969	8
1970	6
1972	6
1973	7
1975	9
1976	5
1977	6
1979	5
1980	9
1982	16
1983	8
1984	5
1985	5
1986	8
1987	8
1988	5
1989	6
1990	10
1991	5
1992	5
1993	9
1994	10
1996	6
1997	11
1998	6
2000	9
2001	6
2002	8
2004	5
2005	8
2006	8
2007	7
2008	8
2009	9
2011	5
2012	10
2015	7
2016	5
2019	6
2022	5
2023	7