Rising since 1999, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Ozan since 1992
Babies named Ozan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Ozan is a Turkish name with deep cultural roots, evoking the wandering poets of Anatolian tradition. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security list in 1992 and has been steadily rising in use, reaching a peak rank in 2020. It remains rare, with only about 1 in every 100,475 male newborns receiving the name in 2025. The name's trajectory shows consistent growth since 1999, suggesting increasing awareness among families seeking a distinctive name with literary and musical resonance. As of the 2020s, Ozan has not experienced a revival but continues a gradual climb in usage.
Ozan is a Turkish name derived from the ancient Turkic word 'oz' meaning 'self, inner essence' combined with the suffix '-an' indicating a person. In Turkish folklore, an ozan was a traveling poet, musician, and storyteller, akin to the minstrel tradition. The name was revived in the 20th century as a given name, drawing on this cultural heritage.
“Ozan” around the world
Where Ozan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ozi
Sibling names for Ozan
Names that share Ozan's style, for a brother or sister.
