Osmund
About Osmund
Osmund is a masculine name with ancient Germanic origins, composed of elements meaning 'god' (os) and 'protection' (mund). With roots stretching back to Anglo-Saxon and Norse cultures, it was brought to England during the Viking age and was fairly common during medieval times.
The name appears in historical records including Saint Osmund, a Norman nobleman who became Bishop of Salisbury in the 11th century. Though rare today, Osmund has never completely disappeared from use, especially in Scandinavian countries and parts of the United Kingdom. Osmond, as in the family of singers, is another spelling.
The rise of Oz and Ozzy as cute, stylish nicknames may make some parents look to Osmund as a full form.
Pronounced AHS-mund.
As of October 2026, Osmund ranked #10409 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3191 in 1957.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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