Rising since 2000, #707 for boys today.
Popularity of Ozias since 1920
Babies named Ozias per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 114 |
| 2010s | 567 |
| 2020s | 1,374 |
Meaning & origin
Ozias is a rare biblical name that has been quietly climbing in use. First recorded in U.S. data in 1920, it reached its peak rank of 707 in 2025, with a current 1-in-4,483 incidence among newborn boys. The name's upward trajectory since 2000 reflects a broader revival of Old Testament names. It is most popular in Montana, New Mexico, and West Virginia. Ozias offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Josiah or Isaiah, drawing on a rich religious heritage without feeling archaic.
Ozias is the Latinized form of the Hebrew name Uzziyah (עֻזִּיָּה), meaning 'my strength is Yah (God).' It is known from the Old Testament as a king of Judah. The name was adopted into English via the Vulgate Bible and has been used sparingly since the Protestant Reformation.
Where Ozias is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ozias” around the world
Where Ozias lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
New Zealand
16
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ozzy, Ozi
Sibling names for Ozias
Names that share Ozias's style, for a brother or sister.
