Osmar Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Osmar has its origins in Germanic languages, meaning 'God's famous one'. It evolved from Old High German 'Osmer' to its modern form. The name reflects traits of fame and divine association. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Osmar is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Osmar has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Osmar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6919th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3702nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1692nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2288th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Osmar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Osmar"
Pronunciation
/ˈɒzmɑːr/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Osmar is derived from the Old High German elements 'os' meaning 'god' and 'mar' meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'.
Meaning
God's famous one
Language Evolution
Osmer (Old English), Osmar (Middle English), Osmar (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Osmar has been used since the early medieval period and gained popularity in various forms throughout the Germanic-speaking regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Osmond, Osman, Osmarino, Ozzy
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Osmar is relatively uncommon today, but it is often viewed as unique and has a strong historical resonance.
Famous People
Osmar de Oliveira, Brazilian footballer, Osmar Lopes, Brazilian politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Osmar"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Osmar"
"Osmar" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6919th of 10718 | 28 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3702nd of 16616 | 225 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1692nd of 24088 | 1,269 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2288th of 23106 | 722 |
Regional Popularity of "Osmar" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
50.79% 2638th/5194 |
32.58% 2058th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.25% 1615th/4582 |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
23.01% 1683rd/7313 |
13.59% 1014th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
74.97% 2987th/3984 |
- |
29.86% 2037th/6822 |
22.69% 1424th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Osmar" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Osmar"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Osmar" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.