Osmar
Boy name · #2344 in 2025 · Uniqueness 70/100
In 2025, 59 baby boys were named Osmar, placing it at #2344 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2036, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 30,508 boys born in 2025 was named Osmar.
Babies named Osmar per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 52-year story
Osmar first appears in the Social Security records in 1973, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 133 boys were named Osmar — good for #1303 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Osmar against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Osmar in class?
Osmar scores 70 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Osmar will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Osmar is most common
Geography matters for names, and Osmar is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Osmars were TX (12), CA (9), AZ (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Osmar
Statistically, parents drawn to Osmar tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Oumar, Jomar, Oskar, Adair, and Olivier.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Osmar | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2332 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2313 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2221 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2168 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2972 |
| 2020 | 53 | #2437 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2582 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2579 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2186 |
| 2016 | 74 | #1959 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2036 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2317 |
| 2013 | 77 | #1851 |
| 2012 | 87 | #1729 |
| 2011 | 91 | #1656 |
| 2010 | 114 | #1447 |
| 2009 | 122 | #1390 |
| 2008 | 133 | #1303 |
| 2007 | 128 | #1327 |
| 2006 | 102 | #1492 |
| 2005 | 111 | #1354 |
| 2004 | 65 | #1880 |
| 2003 | 62 | #1885 |
| 2002 | 56 | #1974 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2050 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Osmar a popular boy name?
Osmar ranked #2344 among boys in 2025 with 59 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2036.
When was the name Osmar most popular?
Osmar peaked in 2008, when 133 American boys received the name (ranked #1303 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Osmar?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 30,508 newborn American boys was named Osmar. It scores 70/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.