Ozlyn
An uncommon name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Ozlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ozlyn today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ozlyn births was 2020 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ozlyn. 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 Ozlyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
2020
8 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,078
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Ozlyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozlyn 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 Ozlyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 25 | 25 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ozlyn
The name Ozlyn is believed to have originated in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now central Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "ozlun," which meant "blessed" or "fortunate." The name was likely used to bestow a sense of good luck and prosperity upon the child.
While no specific historical references to the name Ozlyn have been found in Etruscan texts or inscriptions, it is possible that it was used during this period, as the Etruscans had a rich tradition of naming their children with meaningful names drawn from their language.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ozlyn can be traced back to the 5th century CE, when it appeared in a collection of ancient Roman inscriptions. One notable individual from this time period was Ozlyn Flavius, a Roman soldier who served in the imperial legions during the reign of Emperor Honorius (384-423 CE).
In the Middle Ages, the name Ozlyn surfaced in various parts of Europe, although its usage was relatively rare. One notable figure was Ozlyn of Rheims, a French scholar and cleric who lived in the 9th century CE and is credited with preserving many ancient manuscripts through his work at the Cathedral of Rheims.
During the Renaissance period, the name Ozlyn gained some popularity among nobility and wealthy families in Italy and France. One prominent figure was Ozlyn Medici (1519-1589), a member of the powerful Medici family in Florence, who served as a patron of the arts and supported many renowned artists and intellectuals of the time.
In the 17th century, Ozlyn Jansen (1612-1684) was a Dutch explorer and navigator who sailed with the Dutch East India Company and is credited with charting several islands in the Indian Ocean.
Another notable figure was Ozlyn Nightingale (1820-1910), a British social reformer and pioneer of modern nursing who made significant contributions to improving healthcare and hygiene practices in hospitals during the Crimean War.
While not as common as some other names, Ozlyn has maintained a presence throughout history, often associated with individuals who achieved notable accomplishments or made significant contributions to their respective fields.
People
Ozlyn + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ozlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ozlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ozlyn 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 Ozlyn a common name?
We classify Ozlyn 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 Ozlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Ozlyn was 2020, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ozlyn is about 4 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 Ozlyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ozlyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ozlyn 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 Ozlyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ozlyn 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 Ozlyn 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 Ozlyn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.