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Ozzy
BoyEnglish· “short for Oswald or Osborne”
- Meaning
- short for Oswald or Osborne
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- AH-zee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #549
- US babies 2025
- 548
- Best rank
- #549 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Ozzy
Ozzy is an English name that is usually said to mean “short for Oswald or Osborne”.
Ozzy is a nickname for Oswald, Osborne and similar names beginning with Os-, an Old English element meaning "god." Oswald combines os with weald, "rule," and Saint Oswald was a seventh-century king of Northumbria venerated as a Christian martyr. Ozzy is best known today through rock singer Ozzy Osbourne, whose nickname came from his surname. As a given name, Ozzy has a playful, energetic character. Pronounced AH-zee, it is short and friendly. Ozzy suits parents who want a fun, spirited name, or a nickname for a longer traditional choice.
Other spellings with the same sound: Ozzie.
Popularity over time
Ozzy first appears in US Social Security records in 1982. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 5 different years, starting in 2021. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #549, and its highest count, 548 babies. Use has grown 661% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,463 in 2000, #2,183 in 2010, and #549 in 2025. Of the 4,180 US boys named Ozzy since records began, 61% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 769 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Fletcher, Augustine, Eliseo, Emir, and Cal.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ozzy ranked highest in Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #219 | 24 |
| New Mexico | #299 | 7 |
| Arizona | #372 | 21 |
| Kansas | #377 | 10 |
| Washington | #378 | 20 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 91% of US babies named Ozzy over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Ozzy is usually pronounced AH-zee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with O and ends in “-zy”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Ozzie.
Middle names for Ozzy
A few middle names that flow with Ozzy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ozzy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ozzy mean?
Ozzy is an English name that is usually said to mean “short for Oswald or Osborne”.
What is the origin of the name Ozzy?
Ozzy has English roots. Ozzy is a nickname for Oswald, Osborne and similar names beginning with Os-, an Old English element meaning "god." Oswald combines os with weald, "rule," and Saint Oswald was a seventh-century king of Northumbria venerated as a Christian martyr.
Is Ozzy a popular name?
Yes. Ozzy ranked #549 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Ozzy a boy or girl name?
Ozzy is mainly a boy's name. About 91% of US babies named Ozzy over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Ozzy?
Ozzy 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