This one isn’t quite as widespread, but you might hear it. This depends on the location you’re in as well as the crowd you’re with. “Our [name]” is an expression of pride in the accomplishment of someone a group of people know in common. It could be a young person who’s gone on to do well in business, a younger nephew or niece, even a little brother.
Here’s an example:
Did you hear about our Stephen? He’s working as a surgeon now!
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