Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Ozell since 1902
Babies named Ozell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1937, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ozell's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 65 | 7 |
| 1910s | 277 | 143 |
| 1920s | 390 | 259 |
| 1930s | 217 | 311 |
| 1940s | 104 | 256 |
| 1950s | 53 | 249 |
| 1960s | 10 | 182 |
| 1970s | 0 | 119 |
| 1980s | 0 | 80 |
| 1990s | 0 | 58 |
| 2000s | 0 | 26 |
| 2010s | 0 | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Ozell is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1909, when it saw its peak usage, reaching rank 12,008. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with minimal fluctuation. The name is so uncommon that it rarely appears in lists of top baby names, making it a distinctive choice. Its origins are uncertain, possibly a variant of the Hebrew Oziel or a modern creation. With only 1 in 341,615 babies receiving this name in 2025, it remains a true rarity.
Ozell likely originated as a variant of Oziel, a Hebrew name from 'oz' meaning 'strength' and 'El' meaning 'God'. It may also be a modern coinage combining the popular 'Oz-' prefix with the fashionable '-ell' suffix. The name appeared sporadically in the early 20th century, with its peak year in 1909, suggesting it never achieved widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oz, Zell
Sibling names for Ozell
Names that share Ozell's style, for a brother or sister.
