Boy · #6,221 in 2026

Osmond

Name: Popularity of the name Osmond in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Osmond, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,221

Peak Rank

#1,417 (2022)

Total Babies

485

5-Yr Trend

+29%

1912

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#1417

Peak Rank

485

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Osmond

Osmond first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 19 Osmonds were born — ranking #5,018 that year. As of 2026, Osmond ranks #6,221 for baby boys with 14 births, rising sharply (+29% over the past five years). In total, more than 485 Osmonds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Osmond

Phonetically similar names — useful when Osmond is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Osmund
Osmand
Osment
Almond
Osman
Osmon
Ossman
Ozment
Esmond
Armand
Armond
Osland

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Osmond

What does the name Osmond mean?

Osmond is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Osmond in 2026?

In 2026, Osmond ranks #6,221 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Osmond most popular?

Osmond reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #1,417 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Osmond most popular?

Osmond has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Osmond.

Is Osmond a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Osmond is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Osmond?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Osmond include Laymon, Marlene, Jacorey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Osmond

Osmond is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 485 births in the dataset. Osmond's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #1,417. Use the chart and map above to compare Osmond's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.