Osborne Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Osborne means 'divine bear' and is of English origin.
Meaning of the Name Osborne
Osborne is an English surname derived from the Old Norse name Ásbjǫrn, meaning 'divine bear'. It originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was based on the name of the bearer's father. Osborne is also a habitational surname, associated with various locations in England. In addition to its use as a surname, Osborne is occasionally used as a given name. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is often associated with strength and power.
Popularity of the Name Osborne
The popularity for the name Osborne peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 47 births, which ranked number 1,873 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Osborne had the most male births in 1915 with 47, which ranked number 906 out of 4,390 male names. The number of births for the name Osborne has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 18 births, an increase of 200.00%. Among males, Osborne has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 18 births, an increase of 200.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Osborne
- 20 Year Trend of Osborne: 157.14%
- 10 Year Trend of Osborne: 200.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Osborne: 200.00%
Popularity of Osborne by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Osborne. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Osborne in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Osborne is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Osborne
- Total Births of Osborne: 20 (11.61%)
- Male Births of Osborne: 20 (11.61%)
Given the upward trend of Osborne over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.61% increase in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. Male births for Osborne have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 20 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.61%.