Ozil
A masculine Turkish name of unknown origin, potentially derived from "öz" meaning essence or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the first name Ozil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ozil today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ozil births was 2012 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ozil. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ozil with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
135
~ 1 in 2,538,921 Americans
Peak year
2012
19 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,616
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Ozil: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ozil from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 108 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozil 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 Ozil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ozils live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ozil
Ozil is a masculine given name with roots that can be traced back to the Turkish language. The name likely originated in the regions of present-day Turkey, where it was used by various Turkic ethnic groups and communities.
The name Ozil is believed to be derived from the Turkish word "öz," meaning "essence" or "essence of life." This suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of vitality, strength, or the essence of one's being in the traditional Turkish culture.
Historically, the name Ozil does not appear to have been widely recorded or mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its Turkic origins indicate that it may have been used among the nomadic Turkic tribes that inhabited the vast steppes of Central Asia and the Anatolian region during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ozil was Özil Kasap, a Turkish wrestler and athlete who lived in the late 19th century. He competed in various wrestling competitions and was known for his exceptional strength and skill in the traditional Turkish oil wrestling discipline.
Another notable figure with the name Ozil was Özil Bey, a Turkish military commander who served during the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century. He played a role in the Ottoman campaigns against the Allied forces during World War I.
In the realm of sports, Mesut Özil, a German professional football player of Turkish descent, born in 1988, has brought international recognition to the name. He has represented the German national team and played for prominent clubs like Real Madrid and Arsenal.
Özel Özil, a Turkish singer and musician born in 1961, is also known for his contributions to the Turkish music industry. He has released several albums and is celebrated for his unique blend of traditional Turkish and contemporary musical styles.
Additionally, Özil Kasap, a Turkish actor born in 1975, has gained popularity for his roles in various Turkish television series and films. He has become a recognizable figure in the Turkish entertainment industry.
While these are some notable individuals who have carried the name Ozil throughout history, it is important to note that the name's usage and popularity may have varied across different regions and time periods within the Turkish-speaking world.
People
Ozil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ozil as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ozil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ozil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 135 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ozil 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 2,538,921 US residents.
Is Ozil a common name?
We classify Ozil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 136 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ozil most popular?
The single biggest year for Ozil was 2012, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ozil is about 10 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 Ozil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ozil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ozil in the SSA data are male. 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 Ozil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ozil 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 Ozil 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 people are named Ozil?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.