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Ozzie
BoyEnglish, Old English· “pet form of Oswald or Osborn”
- Meaning
- pet form of Oswald or Osborn
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- AH-zee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,455
- US babies 2025
- 123
- Best rank
- #990 (1903)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Ozzie
Ozzie is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Oswald or Osborn”.
Ozzie is a pet form of English names beginning with Os-, most often Oswald and Osborn. That Old English element means "god," so Oswald is "god power" and Osborn "god bear," and the name is carried by Saint Oswald, a seventh-century king of Northumbria. Ozzie itself became familiar through the American radio and television family sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Said AH-zee, it has a friendly, retro feel. Today it also works as a nickname for Oscar or Osiris.
Other spellings with the same sound: Ozzy.
Popularity over time
Ozzie first appears in US Social Security records in 1900. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 1903. Its best national rank was #990 in 1903, and the most babies received it in 2023, when 136 were named Ozzie. In 2025, 123 babies were named Ozzie, and it ranked #1,455 nationally. That is 120% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,200 in 1920, #1,418 in 1950, #4,830 in 1980, #3,611 in 2000, #2,774 in 2010, and #1,455 in 2025. Of the 3,214 US boys named Ozzie since records began, 22% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 549 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Demir, Naim, Haze, Karam, and Joao.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ozzie ranked highest in Missouri, California, and Tennessee.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | #962 | 5 |
| California | #1074 | 20 |
| Tennessee | #1147 | 5 |
| Illinois | #1246 | 6 |
| Ohio | #1427 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 83% of US babies named Ozzie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Ozzie is usually pronounced AH-zee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with O and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Ozzy.
Middle names for Ozzie
A few middle names that flow with Ozzie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ozzie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ozzie mean?
Ozzie is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Oswald or Osborn”.
What is the origin of the name Ozzie?
Ozzie has English and Old English roots. Ozzie is a pet form of English names beginning with Os-, most often Oswald and Osborn.
Is Ozzie a popular name?
Not especially. Ozzie ranked #1,455 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ozzie a boy or girl name?
Ozzie is mainly a boy's name. About 83% of US babies named Ozzie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Ozzie?
Ozzie is usually pronounced AH-zee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings