Ozelia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Hebrew words meaning "wandering" or "journey".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Ozelia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ozelia today is around 118 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ozelia births was 1919 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ozelia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Ozelia is about 118 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ozelias were born before 1918.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ozelia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1919
7 babies that year
Average age
118
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,179
Tracked since 1907
Popularity
Ozelia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ozelia from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 18 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Ozelia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozelia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ozelia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ozelia
The name Ozelia is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots tracing back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "ozos," which means "branch" or "twig," suggesting a connection to nature and growth.
In ancient Greek mythology, Ozelia was the name of a nymph associated with the island of Samos. She was said to be the daughter of the river god Inopus and the nymph Melisse. According to legends, Ozelia was renowned for her beauty and was pursued by many suitors, including the god Apollo himself.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ozelia can be found in ancient Greek texts, such as the works of the poet Callimachus, who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He mentioned Ozelia in his poem "Hymn to Delos," describing her as a nymph who attended the birth of the goddess Artemis.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ozelia. One of the earliest recorded was Ozelia of Corinth, a Greek noblewoman who lived in the 4th century BCE and was renowned for her philanthropic efforts in supporting the arts and education.
In the 2nd century CE, there was Ozelia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the subjects of ethics and metaphysics. Her works, although largely lost, were highly influential in the intellectual circles of her time.
During the Byzantine era, Ozelia Palaiologina (c. 1360 - 1437) was a prominent figure. She was a member of the Palaiologan dynasty and served as the Empress consort of Andronikos IV Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor before the fall of Constantinople.
In the 16th century, Ozelia Veralli (c. 1510 - 1585) was an Italian artist and poet from Rome. She was known for her beautiful portraits and her contributions to the Italian Renaissance literary scene.
More recently, Ozelia Monteiro (1886 - 1974) was a Brazilian educator and activist who played a pivotal role in promoting women's education and rights in her country. She founded several schools and fought tirelessly for gender equality in education.
While the name Ozelia may not be as common today, it carries a rich history and cultural significance, with its roots deeply embedded in ancient Greek mythology and the pursuit of knowledge, beauty, and artistic expression.
People
Ozelia + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ozelia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ozelia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ozelia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Ozelia a common name?
We classify Ozelia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ozelia most popular?
The single biggest year for Ozelia was 1919, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ozelia is about 118 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ozelia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ozelia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ozelia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ozelia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ozelia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ozelia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ozelia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.