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Ozzie

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Pronounced AWZ-ee /ˈɔz.i/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Ozzie is a friendly short name of uncertain origin, often a pet form of older Os- names.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#2838 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births59 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 922

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202218872024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ozzie's precise origin is uncertain, but it functions as a nickname-style form linked to old Anglo-Saxon names beginning with Os-. Its variations bear that out: Osbeorn and Osweald are the full early English sources, while Oz, Ossie, and Ozzy are the casual short forms. As a girl's name it is borrowed from this traditionally masculine cluster.

The buzzing double 'z' gives Ozzie a playful, informal warmth. The athletes Ozzie Newsome (born 1956) and Ozzie Smith (born 1954) show the spelling's familiarity, even though here it is used for a girl.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ozzie is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Ozzie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

OssieOzOzzyOsbeornOsweald

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Ozzie Newsome (1956–present)
    Football player.
  • ★Ozzie Smith (1954–present)
    Baseball player with St. Louis NL, San Diego NL.

If you like Ozzie…

Ozzy— A spelling variant of the very same nickname as Ozzie.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Ozzie mean?

Ozzie is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Ozzie?

It's commonly said AWZ-ee /ˈɔz.i/.

Is Ozzie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ozzie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Ozzie?

In 2024, Ozzie ranked #2838 in the U.S. for girls, with 59 births recorded.