Rising since 1985, #548 for boys today.
Popularity of Ozzy since 1982
Babies named Ozzy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 69 |
| 1990s | 0 | 233 |
| 2000s | 0 | 544 |
| 2010s | 20 | 769 |
| 2020s | 334 | 2,565 |
Meaning & origin
Ozzy first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982, initially as a rare nickname before gaining traction. By 2025 it reached rank 548, with approximately 1 in 3,117 boys named Ozzy that year. The name has risen steadily since 1985 and peaked in popularity in 2025. It is most common in Utah, New Mexico, and Kansas. While derived from the Old English Oswald, Ozzy's modern appeal owes much to rock musician Ozzy Osbourne. It remains a distinctly masculine name with a casual, rock-and-roll edge.
Ozzy originated as a nickname for Oswald, an Old English name composed of os 'god' and weald 'rule'. It gained independent recognition through the celebrity of Ozzy Osbourne, making it a standalone given name in the late 20th century.
Where Ozzy is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ozzy” around the world
Where Ozzy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ozzy
Names that share Ozzy's style, for a brother or sister.
