US Popularity:18773
Origin:Norse
Meaning:Bear god
Of Old Norse origins, Osborn is a masculine name, meaning “bear god.” While it can also be spelled as Osborne, Osbourne, and Osbern, it’s been in recorded use as a given name, surname, and even middle name since the 16th century. In Norse mythology, the bear is an important symbol believed to imbue the clan with bravery, so much so that before going to battle, the warriors were known to channel the bear’s spirit to become invincible. So if you’d like your cub to grow up strong and proud, the name Osborn is a compelling choice.

Osborn Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Osborn is currently #18773 in U.S. births
Boy:Osborn is currently #6341 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#18773
in 2023
+ 1727
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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