How Many People Are Named Oz?
Complete statistics for the name Oz: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Oz, a very rare male name, is held by just 637 people in the US today, making up 1 in 518,193 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 643 under-30, and peaked in popularity in 2019.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 643 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Oz Through the Generations
Oz stands out as a name that's truly of its generation, with all 643 individuals bearing this moniker being under 30 years old. The name reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 45 births, indicating a recent surge in interest. With an average age of 12, it's clear that Oz is a name that's still gaining traction among parents looking for something unique and modern.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Oz's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Oz
How Many People Have the Name Oz?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 515 people in the United States currently share the name Oz. That works out to roughly 1 in every 643,591 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Oz a Common or Rare Name?
Oz is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Oz Mean?
Oz means "creative variant of Oz" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Oz in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Oz Most Popular?
The name Oz reached peak popularity in 2019, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Oz?
Approximately 515 people named Oz live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 515. That works out to roughly 1 in 643,591 Americans.
Is Oz a rare name?
Oz is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 643,591 Americans has this name.
What does the name Oz mean?
Oz means "creative variant of Oz" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Oz more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Oz are male and 0% are female.
When was Oz most popular?
Oz peaked in 2019 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.