Ozzy
- US rank
- #548
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #548 in 2025
548 babies were named Ozzy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 498 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ozzy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,117 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ozzy, 548 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ozzy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOzzy first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearOzzy is at its all-time high right now: #548 in 2025.
- Then vs nowOzzy is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 50,251 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,117.
- TrendOzzy has climbed 498 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #548. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedOzzy is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #214, followed by New Mexico (#270) and Kansas (#352). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
- Boy or girlOzzy is given to both boys and girls: 89% of the 618 babies named Ozzy in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Ozzy
Ozzy is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-zzy”. US birth records list Ozzy for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 42 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #548 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #548, with 548 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.5 | 220,386 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 83,126 boys |
| 2000s | 27 | 36,603 boys |
| 2010s | 41 | 24,207 boys |
| 2020s | 248 | 4,036 boys |
Other spellings of Ozzy
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 Ozzy
What is the origin of the name Ozzy?
Ozzy has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ozzy a boy or girl name?
Ozzy is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Ozzy?
Ozzy ranked #548 for US boys in 2025, given to 548 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#548).