How Many People Are Named Ozell?

Complete statistics for the name Ozell in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ozell
Very Rare
2,836
Estimated People
1 in 116,361
1 in X Americans
1920
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,720 (61%)
♀ Female
1,116 (39%)
61%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 86

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 202
Arkansas 80
Florida 28
Georgia 100
Illinois 5
Louisiana 12
Mississippi 148
North Carolina 25
Tennessee 40
Texas 144
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Ozell

How Many People Have the Name Ozell in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,836 people in the United States currently share the name Ozell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 116,361 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Ozell a Common or Rare Name?

Ozell is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ozell Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ozell are covered in full on the Ozell name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ozell Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ozell in SSA data, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female. Ozell leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ozell Most Popular?

The name Ozell reached peak popularity in 1920, with 54 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ozell Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ozell across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ozell?

Approximately 2,836 people in the United States share the name Ozell, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ozell a rare name?

Ozell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 116,361 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ozell mean?

The meaning and origin of Ozell is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ozell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 61% of people named Ozell are male and 39% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Ozell most popular?

The name Ozell reached its peak in 1920, with 54 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,836
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 116,361
GenderMale
Avg Age86
Peak Year1920
Male %61%
Female %39%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset — birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.