Total births
1,235
Unisex name · since 1888
Ozie
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 1,235 babies named Ozie, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,235
- total births
- 1888–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1,235 girls have been named Ozie since 1888, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ozie has been recorded 1,235 times among girls since 1888, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1961.
- 1,235 total births
- 1888–1961 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,235 girls have been named Ozie since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1961.
- 1,235
- total births
- 1888–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Ozie was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
45 babies were named Ozie in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Ozie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ozie's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ozie at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Ozie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1961
- Peak year (1922)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Ozie popularity over time - boys
933 total births recorded since 1900 (Ozie as boys' name)
Ozie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ozie's strongest decade.
345 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Ozie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 10
1880s
10 births
- 1890s 67
1890s
67 births
- 1900s 136
1900s
136 births
- 1910s
1910s
283 births
- 1920s
1920s
345 births
- 1930s
1930s
181 births
- 1940s 137
1940s
137 births
- 1950s 62
1950s
62 births
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 345 births (28% of all-time use).
How Ozie 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 Ozie's total volume
Ozie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ozie by state
Where Ozie concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 213 | 17.2% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 81 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 48 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 17 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 8 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Georgia share of Ozie's total US births 17.2%
Even split
213 of 1,235 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ozie? ▼
1,235 babies have been named Ozie since 1888. It was last recorded in 1961. The peak year was 1922 with 45 births.
When was Ozie most popular? ▼
Ozie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 345 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Ozie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ozie are Georgia (213 births), Mississippi (81 births), Alabama (48 births).
Is Ozie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ozie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,235 births, and as a boy's name it has 933 births.
How long has the name Ozie been used? ▼
Records for Ozie go back to 1888, giving 74 years of history through 1961.
What names are similar to Ozie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ozioma, Ozite, Oziyah. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ozie's data
- Ozie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (345 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Ozies (213 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Ozie
Nearby Names Like Ozie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ozie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1888–1961 (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. "Ozie: Baby Name Since 1888 - 1,235 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ozie. 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 Ozie 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 June 2026.