A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Ozella since 1881
Babies named Ozella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ozella's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 48 |
| 1890s | 78 |
| 1900s | 186 |
| 1910s | 469 |
| 1920s | 589 |
| 1930s | 378 |
| 1940s | 245 |
| 1950s | 189 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Ozella is a rare girl's name that exemplifies the revival of vintage American names. First recorded in 1881, it achieved its peak popularity in 1905, later falling out of common use. However, beginning in 2016, Ozella has been on an upward trajectory, reflecting modern interest in distinctive, turn-of-the-20th-century names. Its current ratio of about 1 in 229,610 births places it in the lower ranks of U.S. name data. Though its etymology remains uncertain, Ozella carries a melodic, old-fashioned charm that appeals to parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding name.
Ozella likely emerged as a feminine given name in the late 19th century, possibly as an elaboration of the nickname Oz (from names like Oscar or Oswald) with the popular -ella suffix. Alternatively, it may be derived from the Italian Orzella, a diminutive of Orsa ('she-bear'), from Latin ursa. The name saw modest use in the United States in the early 1900s, peaking in 1905, and has experienced a revival in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ozzie, Zella, Ellie
Variants: Orzella, Ozella
Sibling names for Ozella
Names that share Ozella's style, for a brother or sister.
