Osamu
boy nameOsamu entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #2588 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#2588
peak (1925)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3435 |
| 1930s | #3195 |
| 1970s | #4724 |
| 1980s | #6951 |
| 1990s | #9265 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Osamu are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Osamu alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Osamu in 2025?
- Osamu is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Osamu most popular?
- Osamu peaked in 1925, reaching #2588 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Osamu with classmates?
- Osamu will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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