Ozriel
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ozriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ozriel today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ozriel births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ozriel. 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 Ozriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,885
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Ozriel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozriel 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 Ozriel 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ozriel
The name Ozriel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name "Ozri-El" which means "God is my help" or "God's helper." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Israelite culture and is mentioned in several religious texts.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ozriel can be found in the Book of Numbers, where it is mentioned as the name of a grandson of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name also appears in the Book of Chronicles, which lists Ozriel as a leader of one of the divisions of the Levites.
Throughout history, the name Ozriel has been borne by a number of notable individuals. In the Middle Ages, Rabbi Ozriel ben Joseph of Gerona (1120-1200) was a prominent Kabbalist and philosopher from Spain. His teachings and writings had a significant impact on the development of Jewish mysticism.
Another notable figure was Ozriel Mikwitz (1535-1619), a Polish-Jewish printer and publisher who helped establish the first Hebrew printing press in Cracow. His work played a crucial role in disseminating Jewish literature and religious texts during the Renaissance period.
In more recent times, Ozriel Weizmann (1870-1952) was a prominent Zionist leader and the first President of the State of Israel. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Jewish homeland and is considered one of the founding fathers of modern Israel.
Another individual worth mentioning is Ozriel Lewin (1888-1971), a Polish-born American mathematician and statistician who made significant contributions to the field of probability theory and its applications in various disciplines.
Finally, Ozriel Lewitter (1916-1997) was a French-Israeli artist and sculptor known for his abstract works and his contributions to the development of the Israeli art scene in the mid-20th century.
These examples demonstrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have borne the name Ozriel over the centuries, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to Jewish culture and tradition.
People
Ozriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ozriel 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
Ozriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ozriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ozriel 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Ozriel a common name?
We classify Ozriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ozriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Ozriel was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ozriel is about 3 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 Ozriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ozriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ozriel 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 Ozriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ozriel 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 Ozriel 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 Ozriel?
Want to know how many people have the name Ozriel? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.