Ozzie

Ozzie - A very unique male name

Ozzie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1452. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ozzie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ozzie? 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 Ozzie. The baby boy name Ozzie was given to 53 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1669 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 27,666 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ozzie peaked in popularity 74 years ago in 1952 on position 1284.

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Ozzie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ozzie is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #962 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,491.

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 Ozzie is where you live.

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Ozzie origin and meaning

English — diminutive

A pet form of Oswald, Osmond, Oscar and other Os- names, used as a name in its own right

Ozzie is the rambunctious short form shared by the old Os- names — Oswald ('god-power') chief among them — and it has had two American lives: a mid-century one and a current revival that has lifted it since 2020.

Attested etymology

Ozzie is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Ozzie

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

Ozzy / Ozias / Ocie / Okey / Ossie / Oziah / Oshea / Ojas / Oz / 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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ozzie

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 Ozzie 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 Ozzie?

2 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

OZ-ee · /ˈɒzi/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Ozzy — Respelling made famous by Ozzy Osbourne; a separate name in data.

Nicknames: Oz

Famous bearers

• Ozzie Smith — Hall of Fame baseball shortstop, the 'Wizard of Oz'; born Osborne Smith and known throughout his career as Ozzie (b. 1954) Contemporary
• Ozzie Albies — Atlanta Braves second baseman; born Ozhaino Albies and known as Ozzie (b. 1997) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Ozzie for a playful, sporty vintage nickname with real energy — and usually an Os- family name behind it.

Worth knowing

• The Ozzy Osbourne spelling is different but the association transfers, and Ozzie reads as a nickname on paper.