Holding steady.
Popularity of Ozie since 1888
Babies named Ozie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ozie's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 | 0 |
| 1890s | 67 | 0 |
| 1900s | 136 | 52 |
| 1910s | 283 | 183 |
| 1920s | 345 | 217 |
| 1930s | 181 | 159 |
| 1940s | 137 | 114 |
| 1950s | 62 | 103 |
| 1960s | 14 | 64 |
| 1970s | 0 | 36 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ozie is an obscure name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1888, a time when many short and informal names were in vogue. Its peak year was 1905, when it was given to a small number of baby boys, but it never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has never experienced a surge or revival; it has always been a rare choice. Today, Ozie is almost unheard of, making it a distinctive option for parents seeking a truly unusual name with a vintage feel. Without any top state concentrations, it remained scattered across the country.
Ozie is likely a diminutive or variant of longer names such as Oswald, derived from Old English elements meaning 'god' and 'power', or of Osmund. It emerged as an independent given name in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, where short and informal names gained popularity. Its peak use occurred in 1905, with records showing consistent but rare usage since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oz
Sibling names for Ozie
Names that share Ozie's style, for a brother or sister.
