Ozzie Unisex

Popularity: #815 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-zee //ˈɑː.zi//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: God's power; Hebrew: strength

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ozzie is derived from the Hebrew name Oz, meaning "strength" or "might." This root can be traced back to the biblical context, where it appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament. The name Oz was later adopted into Greek and Latin, maintaining its original meaning, before evolving into various forms in different languages.

The diminutive form Ozzie likely emerged as a nickname for names such as Oswald or Osborn, which have Old English origins, meaning "divine power" and "god's bear," respectively. These names were brought into English through the influence of the Anglo-Saxons in the early medieval period, around the 5th century.

Historically, the name Oswald was borne by Saint Oswald, a 7th-century king of Northumbria who became a significant figure in the Christianization of England. His legacy was preserved in various texts, including the Venerable Bede's writings in the 8th century.

The name Osborn also has historical significance, being associated with several Anglo-Saxon nobles and later figures in English history. The transition from these longer forms to the more casual Ozzie reflects a broader linguistic trend where diminutives became popular in English-speaking cultures, particularly from the 19th century onward.

Culturally, names like Ozzie have resonated due to their associations with strength and nobility, reflecting virtues that have been valued throughout history. The use of diminutive forms often conveys familiarity and affection, contributing to their endurance in various contexts.

While Ozzie itself may not have a long historical record as a standalone name, its roots in strength and its connections to notable historical figures provide a rich backdrop that underscores its significance.

Famous people named Ozzie

In this section, you will find notable people named Ozzie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ozzie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ozzie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ozzie 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.

Ozzie Guillen is a former professional baseball player and manager best known for leading the Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship in 2005.

Ozzie Osbourne is a singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath and for his solo career.

Fictional characters named Ozzie

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Ozzie is a fictional character from the animated television series Ozzie and Harriet. He is the father of the Nelson family and serves as the show's central figure, often navigating the comedic challenges of family life.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ozzie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

OzOscarOswaldOwenOliverOtto

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ozzie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AzzieZaneRoryEddieJesseCodyMiloTobyRickyBenny

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ozzie was first seen in the United States in 1887.

Ozzie has ranked as high as #2349 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Ozzie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ozzie 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 Ozzie 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 Ozzie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 164 123 41
2024 190 131 59
2023 189 136 53
2022 190 127 63
2021 148 114 34
2020 99 86 13
2019 88 81 7
2018 82 75 7
2017 72 64 8
2016 53 47 6
2015 62 56 6
2014 62 62 0
2013 43 43 0
2012 34 34 0
2011 43 43 0
2010 44 44 0
2009 41 41 0
2008 42 42 0
2007 44 44 0
2006 24 24 0
2005 29 29 0
2004 23 23 0
2003 23 23 0
2002 33 33 0
2001 20 20 0
2000 23 23 0
1999 26 26 0
1998 15 15 0
1997 16 16 0
1996 14 14 0
1995 10 10 0
1994 21 21 0
1993 21 21 0
1992 22 22 0
1991 21 21 0
1990 22 22 0
1989 18 18 0
1988 23 23 0
1987 35 35 0
1986 27 27 0
1985 22 22 0
1984 9 9 0
1983 20 20 0
1982 14 14 0
1981 15 15 0
1980 8 8 0
1979 19 19 0
1978 6 6 0
1977 9 9 0
1976 16 16 0
1975 19 19 0
1974 11 11 0
1973 11 11 0
1972 9 9 0
1971 21 21 0
1970 12 12 0
1969 17 17 0
1968 10 10 0
1967 13 13 0
1966 14 14 0
1965 16 16 0
1964 27 27 0
1963 16 16 0
1962 31 25 6
1961 14 14 0
1960 27 22 5
1959 37 37 0
1958 29 29 0
1957 41 36 5
1956 37 26 11
1955 39 29 10
1954 40 34 6
1953 43 31 12
1952 38 31 7
1951 38 29 9
1950 33 27 6
1949 32 25 7
1948 29 20 9
1947 31 25 6
1946 29 21 8
1945 29 18 11
1944 40 27 13
1943 36 28 8
1942 30 17 13
1941 22 17 5
1940 30 16 14
1939 27 13 14
1938 19 12 7
1937 43 26 17
1936 44 28 16
1935 42 27 15
1934 43 18 25
1933 25 17 8
1932 22 10 12
1931 16 5 11
1930 27 14 13
1929 36 12 24
1928 29 16 13
1927 34 14 20
1926 35 18 17
1925 32 16 16
1924 20 8 12
1923 34 15 19
1922 29 6 23
1921 25 11 14
1920 45 15 30
1919 32 14 18
1918 38 19 19
1917 20 10 10
1916 22 7 15
1915 19 11 8
1914 27 19 8
1913 14 8 6
1912 16 6 10
1911 5 5 0
1910 14 7 7
1909 15 5 10
1908 13 5 8
1907 13 6 7
1905 6 0 6
1904 7 0 7
1903 14 7 7
1901 7 0 7
1900 12 7 5
1895 6 0 6
1887 5 0 5

Top States for Ozzie (2024)

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
CA 28
28%
TX 15
15%
IN 11
11%
IL 8
8%
OH 8
8%
FL 7
7%
MO 7
7%
MN 6
6%
NY 6
6%
MS 5
5%