Osborne
Osborne is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Divine bear or god's bear.
Origin and history
Osborne is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, derived from elements meaning 'god' and 'bear'. Originally introduced to Britain as Asbjørn and adapted into Old English as Ōsbeorn, it became an English surname before transitioning into a given name. In the United States, Osborne is a classic, uncommon choice that has remained steadily used in low numbers.
Popularity in the United States
1,754 babies in the United States have been named Osborne since 1880. It ranks #3045 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1820.
States where it is most popular
- NC (48.6 %)
- VA (22.2 %)
- MS (8.3 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 31 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 55 |
| 1910-1920 | 314 |
| 1920-1930 | 308 |
| 1930-1940 | 204 |
| 1940-1950 | 191 |
| 1950-1960 | 176 |
| 1960-1970 | 91 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 15 |
| 2000-2010 | 34 |
| 2010-2019 | 98 |
| 2020-2029 | 107 |
Famous people named Osborne
- Osborne Russell: Explorer, Author
Nicknames
Ozzie, Oz
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Old Norse name Ásbjörn, brought to Anglo-Saxon England by Scandinavian settlers.
- Osborne developed into an English surname during the Middle Ages before being adopted as a given name in the English-speaking world.