Total births
132
Boys' name · since 1993
Osmel
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 132 babies named Osmel, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 132
- total births
- 1993–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
132 boys have been named Osmel since 1993, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Osmel recorded 132 times among boys since 1993, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2023.
- 132 total births
- 1993–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
132 boys have been named Osmel since 1993, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 132
- total births
- 1993–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Osmel was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
29 babies were named Osmel in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Osmel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Osmel's full recorded timeline at 2011, 30% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 70% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Osmel at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Osmel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2023
- Peak year (2007)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Osmel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Osmel's strongest decade.
71 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Osmel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
71 births
- 2010s
2010s
36 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 71 births (54% of all-time use).
Osmel by state
Where Osmel concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 9 | 6.8% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 4.5% |
Texas share of Osmel's total US births 6.8%
Even split
9 of 132 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Osmel? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 132 babies named Osmel. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 29 births.
When was Osmel most popular? ▼
Osmel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 71 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Osmel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Osmel are Texas (9 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Osmel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Osmel since 1993 -- 31 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Osmel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Osman, Osmar, Osmin, Osmond, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Osmel's data
- Osmel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (71 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Osmels (9 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Osmel
Nearby Names Like Osmel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Osmel
Osman Boy
#1027 3,893 births
Osmar Boy
#2327 2,304 births
Osmin Boy
#6020 549 births
Osmond Boy
#6497 470 births
Osmany Boy
#9321 165 births
Compare Osmel side by side: Osmel vs Osman Osmel vs Osmar Osmel vs Osmin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Osmel: Baby Name Since 1993 - 132 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/osmel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Osmel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.