Rising since 1996, #1,451 for boys today.
Popularity of Ozzie since 1887
Babies named Ozzie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 0 |
| 1890s | 6 | 0 |
| 1900s | 57 | 30 |
| 1910s | 101 | 106 |
| 1920s | 188 | 131 |
| 1930s | 138 | 170 |
| 1940s | 94 | 214 |
| 1950s | 66 | 309 |
| 1960s | 11 | 174 |
| 1970s | 0 | 133 |
| 1980s | 0 | 191 |
| 1990s | 0 | 188 |
| 2000s | 0 | 302 |
| 2010s | 34 | 549 |
| 2020s | 263 | 717 |
Meaning & origin
Ozzie, a friendly diminutive of longer formal names like Osborn or Oswald, has steadily climbed the U.S. charts since 1996. In 2025 it ranked #1451 with roughly 1 in 13,887 baby boys receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2023, and it has been particularly favored in states such as Missouri, Tennessee, and Illinois. The name's earthy, easygoing sound fits the modern trend toward nickname-style given names, offering a casual alternative to more formal choices without losing its centuries-old English roots.
Ozzie is a diminutive form, typically of Osborn (Old English Osbern, from os 'god' + beorn 'bear') or Oswald (from os 'god' + weald 'power, ruler'). It emerged as an independent nickname in the 19th and early 20th centuries, gaining some popularity as a given name in its own right.
Where Ozzie is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ozzie” around the world
Where Ozzie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oz
Sibling names for Ozzie
Names that share Ozzie's style, for a brother or sister.
