Osmond
Old Norse Ásmundr, from áss (“a god”) + mund (“protection, hand”).
Every Osmond since 1912 — 470 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Osmond
Osmond is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,713 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 470 American babies have been named Osmond. Its peak came in 2022, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Osmond stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Osmond year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,713 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,722 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,618 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,168 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,720 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,554 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,514 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,645 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,574 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,266 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,405 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,616 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,590 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,074 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,871 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,792 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,862 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,419 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,988 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,993 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,901 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,305 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,829 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,079 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,719 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Osmond mean?
Old Norse Ásmundr, from áss (“a god”) + mund (“protection, hand”).
How popular is the name Osmond in 2025?
Osmond ranked #6,713 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Osmond?
470 babies have been named Osmond in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Osmond most popular?
Osmond peaked in 2022, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Osmond a boy or girl name?
Osmond is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Osmond rising or falling?
Osmond is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.