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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Osmund — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Osmond|Oso
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Osmund

AHZ-mund · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11880 in 2023

Peak: #11880 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11880 in 2023

Peak: #11880 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20182023

Rank #11880 · Rising since 2018

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Osmund scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Old EnglishGermanicStrong2-syllableVintageSaint nameProtective meaningBoyClassicHistoricalNoble
Character
steadfast protectionnoble wisdomdivine strengthresolute honor
STRONG
High confidence

Osmund is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Osmund at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'os' (god) and 'mund' (protection). Divine protector or protected by a god.
Language root:Old English · Germanic · Norse
Peak rank:#11880 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Osmund of Séez
Norman bishop and saint
Similar Sound
Oswin◈OswaldOmarOrsonOtis
Similar Style
EdmundAuden◈Caspian◈LeifStellan◈
Works well with
Emmett◈FelixEverett◈Harlan◈Silas◈Beckett◈Marlowe◈Hazel
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Osmund · Overview
Summary

Osmund is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Strong · Classic · Vintage character
Osmund carries a bold, grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
osmund.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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