boy's name
Osvald
os-VALD
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 30
Osvald is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1935 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #703. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1912, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Osvald Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 10 |
How Popular Is Osvald?
In 1935, Osvald was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #703 that year. 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Osvald
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Osvald Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Osvald over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Osvald
- Pronunciation os-VALD
Sibling Names for Osvald
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Osvald — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Osvald
Is Osvald a girl's or a boy's name?
Osvald is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Osvald?
Osvald has 2 syllables.
When was Osvald most popular?
Osvald peaked in 1912, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.