Holding steady, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Ociel since 1980
Babies named Ociel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 186 |
| 2010s | 127 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Ociel is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in Social Security data in 1980. Its peak popularity occurred in 2008, though even then it remained quite uncommon. The name has seen a relatively stable trajectory since the 2000s, appearing most frequently in Texas and California. The origin of Ociel is unclear; it may be a variant of the Hebrew name Uziel or a modern coinage. With a ranking of 5,399 in 2025 and a 1-in-100,475 incidence, it remains a distinctive choice.
Ociel may be a variant of the Hebrew name Uziel, which combines the elements 'uz' (strength) and 'El' (God), meaning 'strength of God.' Alternatively, it could be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by names like Othello or Marcel. It has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1980s.
Where Ociel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oce, Ciel
Variants: Uziel
Sibling names for Ociel
Names that share Ociel's style, for a brother or sister.
