Ozzie
Ozzie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Divine power, god's spear, or divine ruler.
Origin and history
Ozzie is traditionally a diminutive of names starting with 'Os-', such as Oswald, Osborn, or Osvaldo, originating from Old English and Old Norse roots meaning divine power or spear. It has also gained usage as an independent given name in the United States. Recent U.S. birth data shows a steady increase in parents choosing Ozzie directly on birth certificates.
Popularity in the United States
3,214 babies in the United States have been named Ozzie since 1880. It ranks #2269 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1255.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.8 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 106 |
| 1920-1930 | 131 |
| 1930-1940 | 170 |
| 1940-1950 | 214 |
| 1950-1960 | 309 |
| 1960-1970 | 174 |
| 1970-1980 | 133 |
| 1980-1990 | 191 |
| 1990-2000 | 188 |
| 2000-2010 | 302 |
| 2010-2019 | 549 |
| 2020-2029 | 717 |
Famous people named Ozzie
- Ozzie Nelson: Actor, Bandleader
- Ozzie Smith: Baseball Player
- Ozzie Guillén: Baseball Manager, Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Historically served as a short form for English names starting with the element 'Os-' meaning god or divine.
- The name has seen a modest surge in standalone usage in the U.S. during the 2020s.