Osborne

Osborne is a boy's name of English origin meaning “god and bear.” In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Osborne at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“god and bear”
Pronunciation
/ˈɒzbɔː(ɹ)n/

About the name Osborne

Osborne belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “god and bear” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Osborne first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #699 in 1910, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 1,731 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Osborne in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#699 in 1910
Peak year
1915
Babies named Osborne in 2024
14
Total since 1880
1,731

Osborne in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Best rank
#4023 in 2016
Babies named Osborne in 2016
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Osborne mean?

Osborne means “god and bear” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Osborne a boy or girl name?

Osborne is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Osborne?

Osborne comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Osborne?

Osborne first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #699 in 1910, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Osborne?

Osborne is pronounced /ˈɒzbɔː(ɹ)n/ (IPA).

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