How Many People Are Named Osborne?

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

Osborne
Uncommon
Old English

Osborne means 'ash tree meadow', a rare name for boys that's as unique as it sounds. Only 644 people named Osborne live in the US today, making up just 1 in 512,411 Americans. It's a classic, old-school name that's seeing a resurgence, with most bearers over 60.

~64,098
Living in US
1 in 5,171
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ash tree meadow
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,896
Worldwide Bearers
#97,459
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,368
🇲🇼 Malawi
825
🇿🇦 South Africa
616
🇬🇭 Ghana
449
🇿🇲 Zambia
386
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
201
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
141
🇳🇬 Nigeria
114
🇨🇦 Canada
114
🇬🇧 England
84

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
644 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 81
221
Would be under 30 (13%)
135
Would be 30–60 (8%)
1,375
Would be over 60 (79%)

All 1,731 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
13
International
94

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

📜 Osborne Through the Generations

Osborne has been a name through the ages, but its popularity peaked way back in 1915 with 47 births. Today, it's much rarer, with only 1,731 total births recorded since then. The majority of people named Osborne are over 60, with 79% falling into that age bracket, giving the name a decidedly older-generation vibe. its rarity, Osborne remains a name with character and charm, holding onto its classic roots while gaining new admirers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 35
Virginia 16
Mississippi 6
California 5
Georgia 5
Maryland 5

✨ Similar Names to Osborne

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Osborne's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Osborne

How Many People Have the Name Osborne?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 64,098 people in the United States currently share the name Osborne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,171 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Osborne a Common or Rare Name?

Osborne is classified as Uncommon. 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 Osborne Mean?

Osborne means "ash tree meadow" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Osborne Most Popular?

The name Osborne reached peak popularity in 1915, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Osborne?

Approximately 64,098 people named Osborne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 64,098. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,171 Americans.

Is Osborne a rare name?

Osborne is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,171 Americans has this name.

What does the name Osborne mean?

Osborne means "ash tree meadow" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Osborne more male or female?

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

When was Osborne most popular?

Osborne peaked in 1915 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US64,098
All-Time Births64,098
1 in X1 in 5,171
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1915
World Rank#97,459
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.