Find out how popular the first name Osteen has been for the last 10 years (from 2008 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Osteen by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Osteen is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Osteen.

The history of the first name Osteen

The name Osteen is believed to have originated from Old English and Old German language roots. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic name "Ostin" or "Ostyn," which itself may come from the Old English word "ost," meaning "east."

In the Anglo-Saxon era, around the 5th to 11th centuries, names with the "ost" element were often used to indicate someone from the east or eastern regions. The name Osteen may have initially referred to someone who hailed from an eastern area or had ancestors from the east.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Osteen date back to the late Middle Ages in England and parts of continental Europe. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Osteen de Wycombe, a landowner in Buckinghamshire, England, mentioned in records from the 13th century.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Osteen. One of the most famous was Osteen Wyatt (1501-1550), an English nobleman and courtier who served as a diplomat under King Henry VIII. Another prominent Osteen was Osteen Bayard (1615-1678), a French military leader who fought in the Thirty Years' War and later became a Marshal of France.

In the 19th century, Osteen Whitfield (1810-1892) was a respected Baptist preacher and educator from Virginia, known for establishing several schools and colleges in the southern United States. A more recent figure was Osteen Pemberton (1918-2003), a British artist and sculptor whose works can be found in various public collections.

One of the most well-known individuals with the name Osteen in modern times was Joel Osteen (born 1963), an American pastor and author who became the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, and gained a large following through his televised sermons and best-selling books.

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The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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