Ozell
Ozell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is my strength, or divine strength (if derived from Uzziel).
Origin and history
Ozell is a given name of uncertain exact origins, often considered a variant or elaboration of the Hebrew name Uzziel or an English surname derivative. It saw moderate usage in the United States during the early to mid-20th century. Today, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,725 babies in the United States have been named Ozell since 1880. It ranks #3067 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- MS (33.8 %)
- GA (24.4 %)
- AL (11.7 %)
- TX (10 %)
- FL (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 143 |
| 1920-1930 | 259 |
| 1930-1940 | 311 |
| 1940-1950 | 256 |
| 1950-1960 | 249 |
| 1960-1970 | 182 |
| 1970-1980 | 119 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 26 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Ozell
- Ozell Jones: Basketball player
Fun facts
- Ozell enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century before becoming quite rare.