Ozzy - A very unique male name
Ozzy at a glance
Ozzy is ranked #536 among boy baby names in 2025, with 522 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #536 and first appeared on the charts in 1995.
- Rank in 2025
- #536
- Births in 2025
- 522
- Peak year
- 2025 (#536)
- First appeared
- 1995
- Trend
- #1064 in 2020 → #536 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,809 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (20 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,809 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ozzy peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 536.
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Ozzy is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ozzy is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #219 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #1,143.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 Ozzy is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Ozzy origin and meaning
English — nickname name
A pet form of Oswald, Oscar, Osmond and other Os- names (Old English os, 'god', names), used as a name in itself
Ozzy was a nickname for generations before it was a given name; its US life dates from the 1990s and it has surged since 2020, reaching its peak in 2025, in step with the rise of its source name Oswald and the nickname-name trend.
Attested etymology
Ozzy is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Ozzy, pop culture references for the name Ozzy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Ozzy
We've found the following names that sound similar to Ozzy, sorted by popularity.
Ozias / Ocie / Okey / Ozzie / Ossie / Oziah / Oshea / Ojas / Oz / Oseias /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)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 536 |
| 2024 | 600 |
| 2023 | 554 |
| 2022 | 618 |
| 2021 | 715 |
| 2020 | 1064 |
| 2019 | 1244 |
| 2018 | 1587 |
| 2017 | 1990 |
| 2016 | 2379 |
| 2015 | 1974 |
| 2014 | 2255 |
| 2013 | 2095 |
| 2012 | 2170 |
| 2011 | 2684 |
| 2010 | 2182 |
| 2009 | 2528 |
| 2008 | 2551 |
| 2007 | 2432 |
| 2006 | 2798 |
| 2005 | 2568 |
| 2004 | 2422 |
| 2003 | 1722 |
| 2002 | 1698 |
| 2001 | 2040 |
| 2000 | 2328 |
| 1999 | 2171 |
| 1998 | 2208 |
| 1997 | 3453 |
| 1995 | 2396 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Utah | 219 |
| New Mexico | 299 |
| Arizona | 372 |
| Kansas | 377 |
| Washington | 378 |
| Iowa | 394 |
| Indiana | 405 |
| California | 406 |
| Colorado | 413 |
| Idaho | 421 |
| Kentucky | 446 |
| Missouri | 454 |
| Ohio | 465 |
| Nebraska | 487 |
| Wisconsin | 511 |
| Illinois | 527 |
| Connecticut | 553 |
| Nevada | 576 |
| Florida | 578 |
| Oregon | 579 |
| Tennessee | 581 |
| Michigan | 595 |
| Texas | 599 |
| Oklahoma | 601 |
| Massachusetts | 604 |
| Virginia | 614 |
| Pennsylvania | 624 |
| Louisiana | 649 |
| South Carolina | 654 |
| North Carolina | 756 |
| Maryland | 892 |
| Minnesota | 905 |
| New York | 1041 |
| Georgia | 1062 |
| New Jersey | 1143 |
Even more about Ozzy
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 Ozzy 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 Ozzy?
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.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
- Ozzie — The -ie spelling variant
Famous bearers
- Ozzy Osbourne — English heavy-metal singer of Black Sabbath, born John Michael Osbourne and universally known as Ozzy (1948–2025) Contemporary
Style
Nickname name
Why parents choose it
Cheeky, rock-and-roll and bite-sized — a nickname name with real swagger.
Worth knowing
- Ozzy Osbourne owns the name; the wildman-of-rock association is unavoidable and not to every taste.
