Ozion
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the Hebrew "Ozion" meaning "small ear".
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Ozion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ozion today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ozion births was 2024 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ozion. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ozion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
2024
15 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,082
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Ozion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ozion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 20 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozion 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 Ozion 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 Ozion
The name Ozion is believed to have originated from the ancient Hebrew language, with its roots tracing back to the biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "ozen," which translates to "ear" or "hearing." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were considered attentive listeners or possessed keen perception.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ozion can be found in the Book of Ezra, a book in the Hebrew Bible. It mentions an individual named Ozion, who was a descendant of the Levite clan and served as a gatekeeper in the rebuilt Temple of Jerusalem during the Persian period.
Ozion also appears in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, as the name of a scholar who lived during the Mishnaic period (circa 1st-3rd century CE). This scholar, known as Ozion ben Guria, is remembered for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics.
Throughout history, the name Ozion has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest was Ozion of Miletus, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is credited with developing one of the earliest methods for finding approximate solutions to equations, known as the "method of exhaustion."
Another prominent individual named Ozion was Ozion of Ancyra, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century CE. He was executed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian for refusing to renounce his faith.
In the Middle Ages, Ozion of Cantabria was a Spanish monk and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the preservation of ancient texts and his efforts in establishing monastic libraries.
During the Renaissance period, Ozion Vitruvius was an Italian architect and engineer who lived in the 15th century CE. He is best known for his work on the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence.
In more recent times, Ozion Theodorus was a Dutch mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 17th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of optics and is credited with developing the first compound microscope.
While the name Ozion may not be as common today, its rich historical legacy and profound meanings associated with attentiveness, perception, and scholarly pursuits have left an indelible mark on various cultures and disciplines throughout the ages.
People
Ozion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ozion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ozion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ozion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ozion 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Ozion a common name?
We classify Ozion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ozion most popular?
The single biggest year for Ozion was 2024, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ozion is about 5 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 Ozion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ozion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ozion 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 Ozion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ozion 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 Ozion 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 common is the name Ozion?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Ozion at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.