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Oswin
OriginOld English
Meaning"God's friend"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#6350
2025 SSA
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Oswin
Ancient name, near obsolete now, but could make a good alternative to Owen for the adventurous baby namer.
Doctor Who fans will recognize this as part of his companion's name, Clara Oswin Oswald.
Oswin is also given to girls.
Pronounced OZ-win.
As of October 2026, Oswin ranked #6350 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3861 in 2018, Nameberry popularity #822.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,072 | 26 | 14 |
| 2018 | #3,861 | 28 | 15.4 |
| 2019 | #4,756 | 21 | 11.7 |
| 2020 | #4,381 | 23 | 13.3 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,400 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #3,948 | 28 | 16.3 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Oswin for boys
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Oswin in pop culture
- Oswin OswaldBoy
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Character in BBC Doctor Who
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