Ozell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ozell is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'strength' or 'power'. It evolved from the root 'Oz' and has historical forms such as Oziel. The name carries a modern appeal and is often associated with strength and individuality. It does not have biblical relevance but gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the United States.
The name Ozell is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ozell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Ozell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1578th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1288th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1610th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2728th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5530th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13533rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16359th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1222nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1931st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5373rd out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Ozell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ozell"
Pronunciation
/oʊˈzɛl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Ozell is derived from the Hebrew word 'oz', which means 'strength' or 'power'. The suffix '-ell' is often associated with God or divine qualities in Hebrew names.
Meaning
strength, power
Language Evolution
Oz, Oziel, Ozell
Historical Usage
The name Ozell gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a unique and modern name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Oziel, Oz, Ozzie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Ozell is perceived as a distinctive and strong name, often associated with uniqueness and individuality.
Famous People
Ozell Williams - an American athlete known for his achievements in track and field.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ozell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ozell"
"Ozell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1578th of 7545 | 356 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1288th of 6773 | 519 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1610th of 7552 | 448 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2728th of 10718 | 212 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5530th of 16616 | 122 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13533rd of 24088 | 42 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 16359th of 23106 | 21 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1222nd of 9107 | 681 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1931st of 9204 | 336 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5373rd of 12526 | 99 |
Regional Popularity of "Ozell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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49.11% 1162nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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38.89% 915th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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47.77% 1363rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Ozell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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31.66% 749th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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50.91% 1198th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Ozell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ozell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.