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Osborn
Pronounced OZ-born /ˈɒz.bɔːrn/Medium
Meaning: From the Old Norse/Old English Osbeorn, 'divine bear; god-bear' (os, 'god,' + beorn/bjorn, 'bear'). A strong, ancient surname-and-first name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Osborn is from the Old Norse/Old English Osbeorn, 'god-bear; divine bear,' carried as both surname and first name. It reads strong and ancient — rare in the U.S. (said 'OZ-born').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, more familiar as a surname. Rare, sturdy, and ancient.
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What does the name Osborn mean?
Osborn is from the Old Norse/Old English for 'divine bear; god-bear' (os, 'god,' + bjorn, 'bear').
How do you pronounce Osborn?
It's said OZ-born /ˈɒz.bɔːrn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Osborn a boy or girl name?
Osborn is a boy's name.
How popular is Osborn?
Osborn is a rare name in the U.S.