Ozric
An invented unisex name likely inspired by an unspecified source.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Ozric. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ozric today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ozric births was 2014 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ozric. 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 Ozric. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2014
8 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,635
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Ozric: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ozric 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 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ozric remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozric 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 Ozric 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 Ozric
The given name Ozric has its origins in the ancient Druidic language spoken by the Celtic people of Britain and parts of continental Europe during the Iron Age, around the 5th century BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Celtic root word "ozras," which referred to a type of sacred mistletoe that held spiritual significance in Druidic rituals and traditions.
While there are no direct references to the name Ozric in ancient Celtic texts or historical records, scholars have uncovered various spellings and variations of the name in inscriptions and artifacts from the region. Some of these variations include Ozricus, Ozrikus, and Ozricius, which further solidify the name's connection to the Druidic culture.
The earliest known individual bearing the name Ozric was a Celtic chieftain who lived in what is now southern England during the 1st century CE. Historical accounts suggest that this chieftain played a pivotal role in negotiating peace between the Celtic tribes and the Roman invaders, ultimately leading to the establishment of a Roman settlement in the region.
Another notable figure in history with the name Ozric was a 6th-century Brythonic monk and scholar who resided in the Kingdom of Dyfed, located in present-day Wales. This Ozric is credited with translating and preserving various Celtic texts and oral traditions, providing invaluable insights into the ancient Druidic beliefs and practices.
In the 9th century, an Ozric served as a trusted advisor to King Alfred the Great of Wessex. This Ozric was renowned for his wisdom and diplomacy, and his counsel played a significant role in the king's efforts to unite the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms against the Viking invasions.
During the Middle Ages, an Ozric was a prominent figure in the court of William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England. This Ozric, born in 1045 and died in 1102, was a skilled negotiator and helped facilitate the integration of Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultures following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
In the 15th century, an Italian Renaissance scholar named Ozric Della Rovere (1452-1518) gained recognition for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature. His extensive writings and translations helped revive interest in classical works during the Renaissance period.
While the name Ozric has become relatively uncommon in modern times, its ancient Celtic roots and historical significance serve as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the British Isles and the enduring influence of the Druidic traditions.
People
Ozric + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ozric 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
Ozric: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ozric?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ozric 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Ozric a common name?
We classify Ozric as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ozric most popular?
The single biggest year for Ozric was 2014, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ozric is about 9 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 Ozric in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ozric a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ozric 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 Ozric still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ozric 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 Ozric 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 have Ozric as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Ozric on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.