Ozzy
A male given name. A diminutive of the male given names Oswald and Oscar.
Every Ozzy since 1982 — 4,534 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ozzy
Ozzy is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #549 in 2025 with 548 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 4,534 American babies have been named Ozzy — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 618 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ozzy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ozzy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | #2,533 | 548 | #549 |
| 2024 | 60 | #2,815 | 476 | #599 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2,488 | 529 | #554 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,851 | 453 | #619 |
| 2021 | 53 | #3,100 | 366 | #713 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,269 | 193 | #1,049 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,588 | 160 | #1,200 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,217 | 112 | #1,525 |
| 2017 | — | — | 88 | #1,764 |
| 2016 | — | — | 62 | #2,199 |
| 2015 | — | — | 72 | #2,013 |
| 2014 | — | — | 57 | #2,313 |
| 2013 | — | — | 55 | #2,322 |
| 2012 | — | — | 54 | #2,376 |
| 2011 | — | — | 48 | #2,578 |
| 2010 | — | — | 61 | #2,183 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44 | #2,790 |
| 2008 | — | — | 63 | #2,154 |
| 2007 | — | — | 56 | #2,329 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39 | #2,917 |
| 2005 | — | — | 44 | #2,553 |
| 2004 | — | — | 47 | #2,408 |
| 2003 | — | — | 69 | #1,760 |
| 2002 | — | — | 94 | #1,405 |
| 2001 | — | — | 49 | #2,141 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39 | #2,463 |
| 1995 | — | — | 25 | #2,903 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,346 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,030 |
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Famous people named Ozzy
- Ozzy Osbourne Singer · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ozzy mean?
A male given name. A diminutive of the male given names Oswald and Oscar.
How popular is the name Ozzy in 2025?
Ozzy ranked #549 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 548 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ozzy?
4,534 babies have been named Ozzy in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ozzy most popular?
Ozzy peaked in 2025, when 618 newborns received the name.
Is Ozzy a boy or girl name?
Ozzy is used for both: about 8% of babies named Ozzy have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Ozzy rising or falling?
Ozzy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ozzy?
Well-known people named Ozzy include Ozzy Osbourne (singer).