Osaretin
A masculine Edo Nigerian name meaning "child of wealth or child of a successful person".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Osaretin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Osaretin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Osaretin births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Osaretin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Osaretin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Osaretin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,526
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Osaretin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Osaretin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Osaretin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Osaretin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Osaretin
The name Osaretin has its origins in the Edo language, spoken by the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century during the height of the Benin Empire, a powerful kingdom located in what is now modern-day Nigeria.
Osaretin is derived from the Edo words "Osa" meaning "from god" and "retin" meaning "wealth or prosperity." Therefore, the name Osaretin can be interpreted as "wealth or prosperity from god." In the Edo culture, names often carried deep spiritual and symbolic meanings, reflecting the beliefs and values of the people.
While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that Osaretin was bestowed upon children as a way of expressing gratitude and acknowledging divine blessings. The Edo people believed that names had the power to shape a person's character and destiny.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Osaretin can be traced back to the reign of Oba Ewuakpe, the 15th Oba (king) of the Benin Empire, who ruled from 1700 to 1712. During this period, the name gained popularity among the Edo people and was passed down through generations.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Osaretin:
1. Osaretin Aisien (1888-1962), a prominent Nigerian educator and founder of the Aisien Grammar School in Benin City.
2. Osaretin Igbinedion (1929-2016), a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who established the Igbinedion University in Okada, Edo State.
3. Osaretin Obaseki (born 1956), a Nigerian banker and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
4. Osaretin Ekama (born 1963), a Nigerian artist and sculptor known for his intricate woodcarvings depicting Edo culture and mythology.
5. Osaretin Demuren (born 1980), a Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur who has showcased her collections at prestigious events worldwide.
These individuals, among others, have contributed to various fields, including education, business, finance, art, and fashion, while carrying the name Osaretin and its cultural significance.
People
Osaretin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Osaretin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Osaretin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Osaretin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Osaretin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Osaretin a common name?
We classify Osaretin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Osaretin most popular?
The single biggest year for Osaretin was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Osaretin is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Osaretin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Osaretin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Osaretin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Osaretin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Osaretin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Osaretin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Osaretin as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Osaretin at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.