A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Ocie since 1880
Babies named Ocie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ocie's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 167 | 64 |
| 1890s | 349 | 77 |
| 1900s | 538 | 120 |
| 1910s | 1,038 | 403 |
| 1920s | 815 | 484 |
| 1930s | 502 | 382 |
| 1940s | 352 | 370 |
| 1950s | 164 | 295 |
| 1960s | 61 | 223 |
| 1970s | 37 | 108 |
| 1980s | 11 | 112 |
| 1990s | 0 | 62 |
| 2000s | 0 | 13 |
| 2010s | 30 | 13 |
| 2020s | 68 | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Ocie offers a glimpse into two distinct eras of American naming. It first appeared in 1880 and reached its peak popularity in 1904. After decades of obscurity, the name has been rising again since 2009, part of a broader revival of vintage short forms. With a rank of 5917 in 2025 and a rarity of 1 in 80,363 births, Ocie remains uncommon but is gradually finding new fans among parents seeking a soft, unisex name with turn-of-the-century charm. Its history illustrates how certain sounds and suffixes cycle back into fashion, especially as modern families look for alternatives to more popular retro names.
Ocie originated as a diminutive or pet form in the late 19th century, likely from names such as Oceana or Odelia. It was also occasionally used as a feminine variant of Osa. The name saw modest popularity in the United States during the early 1900s, particularly in Southern states, before declining mid-century. Its recent revival reflects a broader trend of vintage nickname names returning to favor.
Where Ocie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ocee, Ociee
Sibling names for Ocie
Names that share Ocie's style, for a brother or sister.
