How Many People Are Named Osmond?
Complete statistics for the name Osmond: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Osmond is a rare, masculine name with roots in Old English, making it very uncommon today with only 297 people bearing it in the US, or 1 in 1,109,255 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! Interestingly, the name saw its peak popularity just last year in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 457 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Osmond Through the Generations
Osmond, a name with Old English origins, has seen a resurgence in recent years, particularly among younger generations. With 202 under-30s, 83 aged between 30 and 60, and 172 over 60, the name's distribution skews towards the older demographic, but it's gaining traction among the younger crowd. The average age of 50 suggests that while Osmond remains a traditional choice, it's also becoming a trendy option for new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Osmond's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Osmond
How Many People Have the Name Osmond?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,343 people in the United States currently share the name Osmond. That works out to roughly 1 in every 246,798 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Osmond a Common or Rare Name?
Osmond 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 Osmond Mean?
Osmond means "Old English nobleman" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Osmond in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Osmond Most Popular?
The name Osmond reached peak popularity in 2022, with 19 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 Osmond?
Approximately 1,343 people named Osmond live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,343. That works out to roughly 1 in 246,798 Americans.
Is Osmond a rare name?
Osmond is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 246,798 Americans has this name.
What does the name Osmond mean?
Osmond means "Old English nobleman" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Osmond more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Osmond are male and 0% are female.
When was Osmond most popular?
Osmond peaked in 2022 with 19 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.