Ozzy

♀ Girl

Pronounced AWZ-ee /ˈɔz.i/Medium

Meaning: GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Ozzy is an English name meaning 'God', used here for a girl. It has a friendly, nickname-style energy.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningGod

U.S. rank (2024)#2807 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ozzy is an English name meaning 'God', often functioning as a short form of older Os- names such as Osbeorn and Osweald. Its variations include Ossie, Oz, and Ozzie. The musician Ozzy Osbourne is its most famous bearer.

The playful, informal sound makes Ozzy feel approachable and energetic. The longer forms Osbeorn and Osweald show the older Anglo-Saxon names this nickname traces back to.

Did you know? Ozzy is a spelling variant of Ozzie, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'god' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Ozzy — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

OssieOzOzzieOsbeornOsweald

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ozzy mean?

Ozzy is usually explained as meaning 'god' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Ozzy?

It's commonly said AWZ-ee /ˈɔz.i/.

Is Ozzy a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ozzy?

In 2024, Ozzy ranked #2807 in the U.S. for girls, with 60 births recorded.