How Many People Are Named Onesimo?

Complete statistics for the name Onesimo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Onesimo
Very Rare
Greek

Onesimo means 'restorer' in Greek, making it a name rich with hope and renewal. Only 398 people named Onesimo live in the US today, which means just 1 in 828,992 Americans have this rare moniker. The majority of Onesimos are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~398
Living in US
1 in 828,992
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Restorer
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Hopeful Renewing
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

28,882
Worldwide Bearers
#28,727
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
14,113
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,263
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,704
🇺🇸 United States
1,669
🇦🇴 Angola
1,485
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,032
🇨🇴 Colombia
918
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
798
🇵🇭 Philippines
722
🇵🇦 Panama
662

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
398 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
130
Would be under 30 (22%)
190
Would be 30–60 (32%)
274
Would be over 60 (46%)

All 594 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
55
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Onesimo Through the Generations

Onesimo has been a name carried through the generations, with its peak popularity occurring in 1982 when 16 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Onesimo is 58, indicating a strong presence among older adults. Among the current 398 living Onesimos, 130 are under 30, 190 are aged 30-60, and 274 are over 60, showing a significant skew towards the older generation. This trend suggests that while the name is slowly declining in usage, it remains cherished by those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 174
California 16
New Mexico 5

✨ Similar Names to Onesimo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Onesimo's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Onesimo

How Many People Have the Name Onesimo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 398 people in the United States currently share the name Onesimo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 828,992 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Onesimo a Common or Rare Name?

Onesimo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Onesimo Mean?

Onesimo means "restorer" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Onesimo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Onesimo Most Popular?

The name Onesimo reached peak popularity in 1982, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Onesimo?

Approximately 398 people named Onesimo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 594. That works out to roughly 1 in 828,992 Americans.

Is Onesimo a rare name?

Onesimo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 828,992 Americans has this name.

What does the name Onesimo mean?

Onesimo means "restorer" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Onesimo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Onesimo are male and 0% are female.

When was Onesimo most popular?

Onesimo peaked in 1982 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US398
All-Time Births594
1 in X1 in 828,992
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1982
World Rank#28,727
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.