Osmond Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OZ-mund /ˈɒzmənd/
Origin: Old English; Germanic
Meaning: Old English: divine protection; Germanic: godly protector
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Osmond has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "os," meaning "god," and "mund," meaning "protector" or "guardian." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "divine protector." The name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, where it was used as a given name among early English speakers. It eventually made its way into Middle English, maintaining its form and meaning through various linguistic transitions.
Historically, the name Osmond appears in several notable contexts. One significant figure is Osmund of Salisbury, a 10th-century bishop who was canonized as a saint.
His influence in ecclesiastical circles contributed to the name's recognition during the medieval period. Additionally, the name is mentioned in various historical texts and records throughout the centuries, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which reflects its usage in England during the Norman Conquest.
Culturally, the name Osmond has been associated with nobility and protection, resonating with the qualities of strength and divine favor. Its use in literature and historical texts has helped to preserve its significance over time.
The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as Osmund, which have been used interchangeably in different contexts. Overall, Osmond embodies a rich historical legacy, reflecting both linguistic evolution and cultural values associated with guardianship and divinity.
Fictional characters named Osmond
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Osmond is a fictional character from the novel The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James. He is a manipulative and wealthy suitor who seeks to control the protagonist, Isabel Archer.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Osmond was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Osmond has ranked as high as #10670 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Osmond has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Osmond is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Osmond was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Osmond.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 |
| 2022 | 19 | 19 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 |
| 2020 | 9 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 |
| 2017 | 13 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 | 14 |
| 2015 | 11 | 11 |
| 2014 | 9 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 |
| 2006 | 12 | 12 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 | 7 |
| 1927 | 11 | 11 |
| 1926 | 9 | 9 |
| 1925 | 6 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 | 7 |
| 1922 | 11 | 11 |
| 1921 | 6 | 6 |
| 1920 | 11 | 11 |
| 1919 | 12 | 12 |
| 1918 | 11 | 11 |
| 1917 | 14 | 14 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 | 6 |
| 1912 | 12 | 12 |
Top States for Osmond (2017)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |