Oswin
Inherited from Old English Oswine, from ōs (“god, deity”) + wine (“friend”).
Every Oswin since 1916 — 482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oswin
Oswin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,350 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 482 American babies have been named Oswin — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Oswin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oswin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 14 | #6,350 |
| 2024 | — | — | 28 | #3,958 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,736 | 17 | #5,607 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,013 | 24 | #4,404 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,815 | 14 | #6,255 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,122 | 23 | #4,383 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,138 | 21 | #4,757 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,373 | 28 | #3,861 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,461 | 26 | #4,073 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,754 | 19 | #5,086 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,991 | 15 | #5,919 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,646 | 12 | #6,955 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,823 | 15 | #5,846 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,655 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,738 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,641 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,827 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,621 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,367 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #8,128 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,859 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,247 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,135 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,358 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,682 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,124 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oswin mean?
Inherited from Old English Oswine, from ōs (“god, deity”) + wine (“friend”).
How popular is the name Oswin in 2025?
Oswin ranked #6,350 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oswin?
482 babies have been named Oswin in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oswin most popular?
Oswin peaked in 2018, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Oswin a boy or girl name?
Oswin is used for both: about 21% of babies named Oswin have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Oswin rising or falling?
Oswin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.