Ossie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ossie is an Old English name derived from 'Oswald', meaning divine power. It has evolved from historical forms such as Oswald and Ossian. The name is often characterized by its friendly and approachable nature, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains a charming choice today.
The name Ossie is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ossie has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Ossie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1245th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1403rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1820th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3394th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7205th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14231st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 809th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1104th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2648th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11116th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Ossie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ossie"
Pronunciation
/ˈɒzi/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Ossie is derived from the Old English name 'Oswald', which means 'God's power' or 'divine power'. It is a diminutive form that has evolved over time.
Meaning
Divine power
Language Evolution
Oswald, Ossian, Ossie
Historical Usage
Ossie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a nickname for Oswald and was often used in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Oswald, Ossian, Ozzie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Ossie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and charm.
Famous People
Ossie Davis, Ossie Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ossie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ossie"
"Ossie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1245th of 7545 | 530 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1403rd of 6773 | 430 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1820th of 7552 | 353 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3394th of 10718 | 146 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7205th of 16616 | 73 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14231st of 24088 | 36 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 809th of 9107 | 1,467 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1104th of 9204 | 821 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2648th of 12526 | 348 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11116th of 19264 | 35 |
Regional Popularity of "Ossie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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40.28% 953rd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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61.62% 1450th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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61.09% 1743rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Ossie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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22.23% 526th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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30.34% 714th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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55.52% 1584th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Ossie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ossie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.