Osmary
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 51 living Americans carry the first name Osmary. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Osmary today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Osmary births was 2024 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Osmary. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Osmary. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
51
~ 1 in 6,720,673 Americans
Peak year
2024
11 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,376
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Osmary: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Osmary from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 29 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
Osmary 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 Osmary 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 Osmary
The name Osmary has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to the ancient Roman civilization. The name is derived from the Latin word "osmunda," which refers to a type of fern plant. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in areas where these ferns grew abundantly.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Osmary gained popularity as it was associated with the concept of purity and innocence, much like the delicate fern plant. However, there are no known direct references to the name in religious scriptures or ancient texts from that time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Osmary dates back to the 9th century, when a noblewoman named Osmary de Burgundy lived in the Frankish kingdom. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support for the construction of several monasteries and churches.
In the 12th century, Osmary de Montpellier, a French poet and troubadour, gained recognition for her captivating love poems and lyrical compositions. Her works were widely celebrated during her lifetime and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.
During the Renaissance period, Osmary Borgia, born in 1492, was a prominent figure in the Italian aristocracy. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the cultural and political affairs of her time.
In the 18th century, Osmary Delacroix, a French painter, made significant contributions to the Neoclassical art movement. Her portraits and historical paintings were highly acclaimed, and she was elected to the prestigious French Academy of Fine Arts in 1785.
Another notable figure bearing the name Osmary was Osmary Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist who lived from 1867 to 1934. She was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, which she received in 1903 for her groundbreaking work on radioactivity.
While the name Osmary has its roots in ancient Latin and has been present throughout various historical periods, it has remained relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its unique blend of botanical and cultural connections has contributed to its enduring charm and fascination for those interested in the study of names and their origins.
People
Osmary + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Osmary as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Osmary: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Osmary?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 51 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Osmary 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 6,720,673 US residents.
Is Osmary a common name?
We classify Osmary as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 51 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Osmary most popular?
The single biggest year for Osmary was 2024, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Osmary is about 8 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 Osmary in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Osmary a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Osmary in the SSA data are female. 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 Osmary still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Osmary 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 Osmary 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 are called Osmary?
You can see how many people share the name Osmary on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.