Oz

Oz - A very unique male name

Oz appeared on the charts for the first time in 2001 on position #3779. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Oz and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Oz? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Oz. The baby boy name Oz was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3475 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Oz peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 2640.

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Oz is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Oz is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,152 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,152.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Oz is where you live.

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Oz origin and meaning

Multiple origins

Uncertain — Oz is a genuine Hebrew word for 'strength', but in US use it is also a short form of Oswald, Osborne and similar names, and carries the Wizard of Oz association; the sources cannot be separated

Oz has been used since 2001, peaking in 2017. Hebrew Oz, 'strength', is a real word name, yet many American Ozzes are short forms of Os- names, and L. Frank Baum's land of Oz hangs over all of them. With several live sources, certainty stays off.

Origin uncertain

Oz is a 2 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Oz, pop culture references for the name Oz and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Oz

We've found the following names that sound similar to Oz, sorted by popularity.

Ozzy / Ozias / Ocie / Okey / Ozzie / Ossie / Oziah / Oshea / Ojas / Oseias /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Oz

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Oz a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Oz?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AHZ · /ɑz/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ozzie — Elaborated nickname form
• Os — Dutch name of different origin

Nicknames: Ozzie

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2001, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Oz is punchy and playful — one syllable with a wizard, and possibly a Hebrew word, behind it.

Worth knowing

• It reads as a nickname rather than a full name, and the Wizard of Oz association dominates first reactions.