boy's name
Onesimus
oh-NES-ih-mus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 50
Onesimus is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1982, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Onesimus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Onesimus?
In 2020, Onesimus was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Onesimus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Onesimus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Onesimus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Onesimus
- English oh-NES-ih-mus
Sibling Names for Onesimus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Onesimus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Onesimus
How popular is the name Onesimus?
In 2020, Onesimus was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Onesimus a girl's or a boy's name?
Onesimus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Onesimus?
Onesimus has 4 syllables.
When was Onesimus most popular?
Onesimus peaked in 1982, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.