Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Osbourne

Osbourne

♂ Boy

Pronounced OZ-born /ˈɒz.bɔrn/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Osbourne/Osborn, from Old Norse Asbjorn / Old English Osbeorn, 'god-bear; divine bear-warrior' (os, 'god' + bjorn, 'bear'). Famous via Ozzy Osbourne. A surname name.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Osbourne means 'god-bear; divine warrior' (said 'OZ-born'). Known via Ozzy Osbourne.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Osbourne/Osborn, from Old Norse Asbjorn / Old English Osbeorn, 'god-bear; divine bear-warrior' (os, 'god' + bjorn, 'bear'). Famous via Ozzy Osbourne. A surname name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11920 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120022024

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

Osbourne is an English surname from Old Norse Asbjorn and Old English Osbeorn, 'god-bear; divine bear-warrior.' Best known via Ozzy Osbourne, which we note. Rare as a first name (said 'OZ-born').

It appears rarely in the U.S. as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and bold.

Did you know? Osbourne comes from Old Norse Asbjorn / Old English Osbeorn, 'god-bear' (os 'god' + bjorn 'bear'); it's familiar today through musician Ozzy Osbourne (said 'OZ-born').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Osbourne — English surname 'god-bear'; Ozzy Osbourne noted

Variations

OsbornOsborneOsbourn

Nicknames

OzOzzy

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Osbourne…

Osborn— a spelling of the same surname
Bjorn— a like 'bear' Norse-rooted name
Everett— a like English surname-name
Emerson— a like modern surname pick

Explore names like Osbourne

By themeenglishsurnamepop-culturenorse
By meaningGod / DivineWarrior

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Osbourne mean?

Osbourne is an English surname from Old Norse/Old English for 'god-bear; divine bear-warrior'; it's familiar via Ozzy Osbourne.

How do you pronounce Osbourne?

It's said OZ-born /ˈɒz.bɔrn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Osbourne a boy or girl name?

Osbourne is a boy's name.

How popular is Osbourne?

Osbourne is rare in the U.S. as a first name.

💬 Ask Nia