Oz
After the fictional land in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Every Oz since 1998 — 677 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oz
Oz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,490 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 677 American babies have been named Oz. Its peak came in 2019, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Oz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,490 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,035 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,102 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,393 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,228 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,323 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2,793 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,039 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,566 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,862 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,258 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,756 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,277 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,637 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,318 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,871 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,704 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,356 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,154 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,814 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,512 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,861 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,797 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,289 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,930 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,206 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oz mean?
After the fictional land in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
How popular is the name Oz in 2025?
Oz ranked #3,490 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oz?
677 babies have been named Oz in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oz most popular?
Oz peaked in 2019, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Oz a boy or girl name?
Oz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oz rising or falling?
Oz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.