Oz
Oz is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Strength, power, or courage.
Origin and history
Oz is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'strength' or 'courage'. It is also well known as a literary place name from L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. Though historically rare in the United States, it has seen a slight increase in modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
677 babies in the United States have been named Oz since 1880. It ranks #3999 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1707.
States where it is most popular
- CA (79.6 %)
- NY (13.6 %)
- FL (3.4 %)
- TX (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 289 |
| 2020-2029 | 220 |
Famous people named Oz
- Oz Perkins: Actor, Director
- Oz Osband: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- In Hebrew, Oz (עֹז) is a vocabulary word directly translating to strength or strength of character.
- The name is globally recognized from L. Frank Baum's classic fantasy land introduced in 1900.