UK boy's name
Osher
Hebrew masculine name meaning "happiness", "joy" or "bliss".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Osher is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Osher popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 9 births.
This profile covers 101 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 100 living people in the UK are called Osher. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Osher ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 9 boys were registered as Osher.
- • About 100 living people in the UK are estimated to have Osher as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
9 births
Estimated living
100
2026
Meaning
What does Osher mean?
The name Osher has its origins in Hebrew and is derived from the word "osher," which means "wealth" or "fortune." It is a name that has been in use since ancient times in the Jewish community.
The name is first mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Proverbs, where it is used as a metaphor for wisdom and understanding. In Proverbs 3:16, it is written, "Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches (osher) and honor."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Osher was Osher ben Yehudah, a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in the 12th century in Spain. He was known for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and philosophy.
In the 16th century, Osher ben Yosef Manoah was a renowned Kabbalist and mystic who lived in Safed, Palestine. He was known for his extensive writings on the Kabbalah and his influence on the development of Jewish mysticism.
During the 17th century, Osher ben Shlomo, also known as the Lekhah Dodi, was a famous rabbi and poet from Poland. He is best remembered for his composition of the famous Sabbath hymn "Lekhah Dodi," which is still widely sung in Jewish communities around the world.
In the 19th century, Osher ben Yitzhak Luria, also known as the Ari, was a prominent Kabbalist and mystic who lived in Safed, Palestine. He was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the study of Kabbalah and his teachings had a profound impact on the development of Jewish mysticism.
Another notable figure with the name Osher was Osher Schindler, a German industrialist and member of the Nazi Party during World War II. Despite his affiliation with the Nazis, Schindler is remembered for his efforts in saving the lives of over 1,200 Jews by employing them in his factories, an act that was depicted in the acclaimed film "Schindler's List."
Throughout history, the name Osher has been associated with wealth, fortune, and wisdom in the Jewish tradition. While its usage may have been primarily within the Jewish community, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and is now recognized and used in various parts of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Osher over time
The chart below shows babies named Osher registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Osher, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Osher by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Osher was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3569 | 25 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3557 | 36 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3146 | 25 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2555 | 15 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Osher
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Osher: questions and answers
How popular is the name Osher in the UK right now?
In 2024, Osher was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Osher most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 9 babies registered as Osher in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Osher?
Hebrew masculine name meaning "happiness", "joy" or "bliss".
How many people are called Osher in the UK?
A total of 101 babies have been registered as Osher across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.