Onesimo
boy nameOnesimo entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2191 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2191
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3981 |
| 1920s | #2867 |
| 1930s | #2798 |
| 1940s | #2897 |
| 1950s | #3095 |
| 1960s | #3218 |
| 1970s | #4736 |
| 1980s | #5370 |
| 1990s | #6828 |
| 2000s | #8803 |
| 2010s | #10480 |
| 2020s | #11047 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Onesimo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Onesimo alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Onesimo in 2025?
- Onesimo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Onesimo most popular?
- Onesimo peaked in 1932, reaching #2191 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Onesimo with classmates?
- Onesimo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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