Osamu

Osamu is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Osamu at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Osamu

Osamu belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Osamu first appears in Social Security records in 1920. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2707 in 1925, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 94 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Osamu in US records

First recorded (US)
1920
Best US rank
#2707 in 1925
Peak year
1925
Total since 1880
94

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Osamu mean?

The meaning of Osamu is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Osamu a boy or girl name?

Osamu is a boy name.

What origin is the name Osamu?

Osamu comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Osamu?

Osamu first appears in US records in 1920. Its best-ever ranking was #2707 in 1925, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.