Is Ozzie a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ozzie is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Ozzie?

It’s currently ranked #793 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Ozzie Unisex

Popularity: #793 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: God's power; Hebrew: strength

Historical & Cultural Background

Ozzie is often considered a diminutive of the name Oswald or Oscar. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been associated with various cultural figures, contributing to its recognition.

Trend Summary

Ozzie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable rise in the late 20th century.

Variants

Ozzy

International Variants

Ossian (Irish)
Ossie (English)

Famous people named Ozzie

Ozzie Smith is a former professional baseball player known for his exceptional defensive skills.

Ozzie Guillen is a former Major League Baseball player and manager, recognized for leading the Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship.

Ozzie Osbourne is a British singer and songwriter, famous as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath.

Ozzie Newsome is a former professional football player and current executive, known for his role with the Baltimore Ravens.

Fictional characters named Ozzie

Ozzie is a character in the animated series 'Ozzie and Harriet', known for his humorous and family-oriented storylines.

Ozzie the Ostrich is a character from the children's book series 'Ozzie and Friends', promoting themes of friendship and adventure.

Sibling Suggestions

Oz Oscar Oswald Owen Oliver Otto

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ozzie was first seen in the United States in 1900. Ozzie has ranked as high as #1240 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Ozzie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ozzie (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	20	26%
TX	9	12%
IL	8	10%
OH	8	10%
FL	7	9%
MO	7	9%
IN	6	8%
MN	6	8%
NY	6	8%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1900	7
1903	7
1907	6
1908	5
1909	5
1910	7
1911	5
1912	6
1913	8
1914	19
1915	11
1916	7
1917	10
1918	19
1919	14
1920	15
1921	11
1922	6
1923	15
1924	8
1925	16
1926	18
1927	14
1928	16
1929	12
1930	14
1931	5
1932	10
1933	17
1934	18
1935	27
1936	28
1937	26
1938	12
1939	13
1940	16
1941	17
1942	17
1943	28
1944	27
1945	18
1946	21
1947	25
1948	20
1949	25
1950	27
1951	29
1952	31
1953	31
1954	34
1955	29
1956	26
1957	36
1958	29
1959	37
1960	22
1961	14
1962	25
1963	16
1964	27
1965	16
1966	14
1967	13
1968	10
1969	17
1970	12
1971	21
1972	9
1973	11
1974	11
1975	19
1976	16
1977	9
1978	6
1979	19
1980	8
1981	14
1982	14
1983	20
1984	9
1985	22
1986	27
1987	35
1988	23
1989	18
1990	22
1991	21
1992	22
1993	21
1994	21
1995	10
1996	14
1997	16
1998	15
1999	26
2000	23
2001	20
2002	33
2003	23
2004	23
2005	29
2006	24
2007	44
2008	42
2009	40
2010	44
2011	43
2012	34
2013	43
2014	62
2015	56
2016	47
2017	64
2018	75
2019	81
2020	86
2021	114
2022	126
2023	136
2024	131