Ossie
Ossie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Divine power or god.
Origin and history
Ossie is historically used as a diminutive or short form of names beginning with 'Os-', such as Osburga, Osla, or Oswald. It derives from Old English and Old Norse roots meaning 'god' or 'divine.' Though rare today, it was most frequently registered in the U.S. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
2,917 babies in the United States have been named Ossie since 1880. It ranks #3284 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (48.1 %)
- NC (13 %)
- MS (11.2 %)
- AL (10.9 %)
- SC (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 71 |
| 1890-1900 | 143 |
| 1900-1910 | 284 |
| 1910-1920 | 614 |
| 1920-1930 | 730 |
| 1930-1940 | 487 |
| 1940-1950 | 319 |
| 1950-1960 | 196 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The prefix 'Os-' comes from the Proto-Germanic word '*ansuz', referring to divine beings or gods.
- Ossie saw its highest usage as a given name in the United States around the late 1800s and early 1900s.