Ozzie
How to say it: OZ-ee · /ˈɑzi/
Diminutive of Oswald, Oscar and similar Oz- names - familiar form long used independently.
Ozzie was the 457th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 164 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.9-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #225 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #457 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 164 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,940 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.9 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #225 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum belongs to Ozzie right now, climbing to a best in the 2020s. At the top of its arc, additional gains look probable.
What goes with it
Bright and breathy in two bouncy syllables. Ziggy matches its playful energy.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ozzie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Ozzie
- Ozzie Nelson (1906–1975)Actor, band leader, television producer and director
- Ozzie Guillén (born 1964)Venezuelan Major League Baseball player, coach, manager
- Ozzie Newsome (born 1956)American football player, executive
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