Ozzie
Boy name · English · Hebrew · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #1,451
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #910 in 1903
123 babies were named Ozzie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 315 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ozzie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,889 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ozzie, 123 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ozzie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOzzie first shows up in US birth records in 1887, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 138 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1903, when it reached #910.
- Then vs nowOzzie is 6.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 85,470 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 13,889.
- TrendOzzie has climbed 315 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,451. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedOzzie is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #869. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlOzzie is given to both boys and girls: 75% of the 164 babies named Ozzie in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Ozzie
Ozzie is a boy name of English, Hebrew and Scandinavian origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-zie”. US birth records list Ozzie for boys from 1900 to 2025, in 121 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1903, when it ranked #910 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,451, with 123 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 21 | 47,847 boys |
| 1910s | 18 | 55,127 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 84,104 boys |
| 1930s | 16 | 61,920 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 69,061 boys |
| 1950s | 15 | 65,402 boys |
| 1960s | 9.0 | 111,607 boys |
| 1970s | 8.1 | 123,916 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 96,993 boys |
| 1990s | 9.6 | 103,950 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 66,269 boys |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,083 boys |
| 2020s | 69 | 14,451 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 Ozzie
What is the origin of the name Ozzie?
Ozzie has English, Hebrew, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ozzie a boy or girl name?
Ozzie is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Ozzie?
Ozzie ranked #1,451 for US boys in 2025, given to 123 babies. Its best year was 1903 (#910).