boy's name
Onesime
oh-nay-ZEEM (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 700
Onesime is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1902, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Onesime Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 230 |
| 1910s | 165 |
| 1920s | 110 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Onesime?
In 2014, Onesime was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Onesime Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Onésime | Onésime is a rare spelling of Onesime, written with an acute accent and recorded about 50 times, mostly in France. | 50 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Onesime
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Onesime Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Onesime over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Onesime
- French oh-nay-ZEEM
Sibling Names for Onesime
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Onesime — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Onesime
Is Onesime a girl's or a boy's name?
Onesime is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Onesime?
Onesime has 3 syllables.
When was Onesime most popular?
Onesime peaked in 1902, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Onesime a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Onesime currently ranks #4,215 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.