Ozro
Of unknown origin and meaning, possibly an altered spelling.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Ozro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ozro today is around 88 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ozro births was 1917 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ozro. 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
- • The typical person named Ozro is about 88 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ozros were born before 1948.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ozro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1917
11 babies that year
Average age
88
years old
1945 SSA rank
#3,655
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Ozro: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ozro from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 45 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozro 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 Ozro 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 Ozro
The given name Ozro is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages that emerged in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "uzru," which means "advisor" or "wise counselor." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were respected for their wisdom and guidance within their communities.
Ozro first appeared in cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets from the ancient Sumerian city-state of Uruk, located in present-day Iraq. These inscriptions date back to the Early Dynastic Period of Sumer, which spanned from around 2800 BCE to 2350 BCE. The name was likely used by members of the ruling class or priesthood, given its association with wisdom and counsel.
In ancient Sumerian mythology, there is a reference to an advisor named Ozro who served as a counselor to the legendary king Gilgamesh. Although the epic of Gilgamesh is primarily a literary work, the inclusion of this name suggests that it held significance within the cultural and religious traditions of the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Ozro was a Sumerian scribe who lived in the city of Nippur around 2500 BCE. His name appeared on several clay tablets documenting administrative records and legal transactions, indicating that he held a position of authority and respect within his community.
Throughout history, the name Ozro has been relatively uncommon, but it has been carried by a few notable figures. In the 5th century BCE, there was a Greek philosopher named Ozro from the city of Miletus, known for his teachings on the nature of the universe and the concept of the "prime mover."
During the Byzantine Empire, an Orthodox Christian monk named Ozro lived in the 9th century CE and was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual guidance. He is credited with establishing several monasteries and writing influential theological texts.
In the 12th century, an Islamic scholar and physician named Ozro ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy. His works, including the Canon of Medicine, had a profound impact on the development of medical knowledge in the Islamic world and beyond.
Another notable figure was Ozro Jones, a Welsh poet and writer who lived in the 16th century and published several collections of poetry and literature that celebrated the culture and traditions of Wales.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples illustrate the diverse contexts in which the name Ozro has appeared throughout history, reflecting its ancient Sumerian origins and association with wisdom, counsel, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Ozro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ozro as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ozro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ozro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ozro 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Ozro a common name?
We classify Ozro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 66 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ozro most popular?
The single biggest year for Ozro was 1917, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ozro is about 88 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 Ozro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ozro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ozro 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 Ozro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ozro 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 Ozro 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 the name Ozro?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.