Oz
Boy name · English · Hebrew · Scandinavian
Meaningstrength · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,450
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,766 in 2019
33 babies were named Oz in the US in 2025. It has dropped 176 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Oz you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oz, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oz would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOz first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #2,766.
- Then vs nowOz is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 51,813.
- TrendOz has slipped 176 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,450. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Oz means “strength”. Our records link it to English, Hebrew and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Oz
Oz is a boy name of English, Hebrew and Scandinavian origin meaning “strength”. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, starting with O and ending in “-oz”. US birth records list Oz for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #2,766 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,450, with 33 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 2000s | 7.8 | 127,389 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 64,641 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,133 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Oz
What does the name Oz mean?
Oz means “strength” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Oz?
Oz has English, Hebrew, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Oz a boy or girl name?
Oz is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oz?
Oz ranked #3,450 for US boys in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#2,766).