Ozie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OH-zee //ˈoʊ.zi//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: God's salvation; Hebrew: my strength
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ozie is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name "Oziah," which means "strength of the Lord." This name was adapted into various forms as it traveled through different cultures and languages. The Hebrew name was transliterated into Greek as "Ozias," which then influenced Latin adaptations.
The name eventually made its way into English, where it was modified to Ozie, particularly as a feminine form, reflecting a trend in the 19th and 20th centuries to create variations of traditionally male names for girls. Historically, the name Oziah appears in biblical texts, notably in the Old Testament, where it is associated with figures such as King Uzziah of Judah, who reigned in the 8th century BCE.
His reign is often noted for its military successes and economic prosperity, which contributed to the name's significance in Jewish history. The name also appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures during the early 17th century.
Culturally, names derived from biblical origins often carry connotations of strength, faith, and resilience, which may have contributed to the endurance of Ozie as a name. The feminine form Ozie can evoke a sense of empowerment, aligning with the historical significance of its roots.
Additionally, diminutive forms like Ozzy may also be used informally, reflecting a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar variations of names. Overall, Ozie encapsulates a blend of linguistic evolution, historical resonance, and cultural significance.
Famous people named Ozie
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Ozie Smith is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the St. Louis Cardinals, winning multiple Gold Glove Awards and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ozie was first seen in the United States in 1888.
Ozie has ranked as high as #1635 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Ozie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ozie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ozie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ozie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1974 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1971 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1964 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1963 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1961 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 1960 | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| 1959 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1958 | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1956 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1955 | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| 1954 | 30 | 19 | 11 |
| 1953 | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| 1952 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1951 | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| 1950 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| 1949 | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| 1948 | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| 1947 | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| 1946 | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| 1945 | 24 | 6 | 18 |
| 1944 | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| 1943 | 24 | 9 | 15 |
| 1942 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 1941 | 33 | 15 | 18 |
| 1940 | 39 | 15 | 24 |
| 1939 | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| 1938 | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| 1937 | 33 | 15 | 18 |
| 1936 | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| 1935 | 41 | 21 | 20 |
| 1934 | 32 | 10 | 22 |
| 1933 | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| 1932 | 45 | 20 | 25 |
| 1931 | 41 | 15 | 26 |
| 1930 | 40 | 26 | 14 |
| 1929 | 53 | 26 | 27 |
| 1928 | 43 | 17 | 26 |
| 1927 | 53 | 19 | 34 |
| 1926 | 50 | 18 | 32 |
| 1925 | 45 | 15 | 30 |
| 1924 | 72 | 28 | 44 |
| 1923 | 54 | 24 | 30 |
| 1922 | 67 | 22 | 45 |
| 1921 | 69 | 28 | 41 |
| 1920 | 56 | 20 | 36 |
| 1919 | 66 | 30 | 36 |
| 1918 | 58 | 31 | 27 |
| 1917 | 64 | 26 | 38 |
| 1916 | 59 | 20 | 39 |
| 1915 | 51 | 17 | 34 |
| 1914 | 34 | 10 | 24 |
| 1913 | 44 | 18 | 26 |
| 1912 | 37 | 14 | 23 |
| 1911 | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| 1910 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1909 | 24 | 8 | 16 |
| 1908 | 23 | 7 | 16 |
| 1907 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1906 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1905 | 25 | 6 | 19 |
| 1904 | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| 1903 | 25 | 9 | 16 |
| 1902 | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| 1901 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1900 | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| 1899 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1898 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1897 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1896 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1895 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1894 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1893 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1889 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Ozie (1960)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |