Ozzie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ozzie originates from Hebrew roots, meaning 'strength' or 'might', evolving through forms like Oz and Oswald. It has become a friendly nickname with no direct biblical relevance, gaining popularity in the 20th century. Today, Ozzie is viewed positively, associated with notable figures in sports and music.
The name Ozzie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining 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, Ozzie has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ozzie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2120th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1709th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1517th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2741st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2976th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3284th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1831st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2084th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2392nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5189th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5849th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ozzie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ozzie"
Pronunciation
/ˈɒzi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Ozzie is often a diminutive form of the name Oswald or Oz, which derive from the Hebrew name Oz, meaning 'strength' or 'might'.
Meaning
strength, might
Language Evolution
Oz, Oswald, Ozzie
Historical Usage
Ozzie gained popularity in the 20th century as a playful and friendly nickname, especially in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Oz, Oswald, Ozz, Ozzy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ozzie is perceived as a casual and approachable name, often associated with friendliness and cheerfulness.
Famous People
Ozzie Smith (baseball player), Ozzie Osbourne (musician), Ozzie Guillen (former baseball player and manager)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ozzie"
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 "Ozzie"
"Ozzie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2120th of 7545 | 232 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1709th of 6773 | 321 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1517th of 7552 | 504 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2741st of 10718 | 211 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2976th of 16616 | 313 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3284th of 24088 | 479 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1831st of 23106 | 1,021 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2084th of 9107 | 304 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2392nd of 9204 | 239 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5189th of 12526 | 107 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5849th of 30306 | 256 |
Regional Popularity of "Ozzie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
66.48% 1573rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
71.95% 1693rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
56.95% 1384th/2430 |
61.62% 1758th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
38.47% 2430th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
60.28% 2762nd/4582 |
- |
43.48% 3180th/7313 |
30.67% 2289th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.71% 1622nd/3984 |
49.28% 2211th/4487 |
33.03% 2253rd/6822 |
22.48% 1411th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ozzie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
51.61% 1221st/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
55.59% 1308th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
79.14% 2258th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
84.49% 3366th/3984 |
- |
75.29% 5136th/6822 |
70.49% 4424th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ozzie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ozzie" 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.