Total births
2,338
Girls' name · since 1881
Ozella
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 2,338 babies named Ozella, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9563
- among girls today
- 2,338
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
2,338 babies have been named Ozella since 1881, making it today's #9563 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Ozella recorded 2,338 times among girls since 1881, holding rank #9563 nationally today, ahead of 46% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2025.
- #9563 among girls today
- 2,338 born since 1881
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ozella is currently the #9563 girls' name in America, more common than 46% of girls - 2,338 born since 1881, peaking in the 1920s.
- #9563
- among girls today
- 2,338
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
Ozella vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9563
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 46% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Ozella was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
73 babies were named Ozella in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Ozella compares
2,338 Top 20% higher than 80% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ozella's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ozella | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,338 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 73 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ozella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ozella's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 73, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ozella at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#9,563
Active since
1881
Ozella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 145 years of records
Ozella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ozella's strongest decade.
589 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Ozella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 48
1880s
48 births
- 1890s 78
1890s
78 births
- 1900s 186
1900s
186 births
- 1910s
1910s
469 births
- 1920s
1920s
589 births
- 1930s
1930s
378 births
- 1940s
1940s
245 births
- 1950s 189
1950s
189 births
- 1960s 65
1960s
65 births
- 1970s 30
1970s
30 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
- 2020s 46
2020s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 589 births (25% of all-time use).
How Ozella compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ozella's total volume
Ozella vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ozella by state
Where Ozella concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 148 | 6.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 141 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 126 | 5.4% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 116 | 5.0% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 106 | 4.5% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 75 | 3.2% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 18 | 0.8% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 15 | 0.6% |
Alabama share of Ozella's total US births 6.3%
Even split
148 of 2,338 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Ozella appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ozella? ▼
Since 1881, Social Security records show 2,338 babies named Ozella. Today it holds rank #9563 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 73 births.
When was Ozella most popular? ▼
Ozella was most popular in the 1920s decade with 589 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Ozella most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ozella are Alabama (148 births), Texas (141 births), Georgia (126 births).
How long has the name Ozella been used? ▼
Ozella has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 145 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ozella? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ozell, Ozelle, Ozetta, Ozelia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ozella's data
- Ozella's decade-level peak was the 1920s (589 total births); usage has since declined to 46 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Ozellas (148 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ozella
Nearby Names Like Ozella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ozella
Ozell Girl
1,116 births
Ozelle Girl
343 births
Ozetta Girl
87 births
Ozelia Girl
41 births
Ozelma Girl
18 births
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ozella: #9563 Girls' Name - 2,338 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ozella. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ozella draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.