How Many People Are Named Ozell?
An estimated 982 people in the United States have the first name Ozell. It is used for both genders, with 60.6% male. The average bearer is 64 years old, and Ozell peaked in popularity in 1920 with 83 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Ozell as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Ozell paired with any surname.
Key Insights
- Ozell is a genuinely unisex name, given to both boys and girls in roughly equal numbers.
Estimated Living Americans
982
About 1 in 349,037 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Very Rare
Predicted Gender
Male
60.6% confidence
Average Age
64
years old
Peak Year
1920
83 births
Total Registered
2,836
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Ozell
Ozell is a genuinely unisex name, used for both males (60.6%) and females (39.4%). Out of 2,836 total births registered, 1,720 were male and 1,116 were female.
Ozell as a male name
Ranked #11,633 in 2020
6 male births in 2020
Peak: 1937 (42 births)
Ozell as a female name
Ranked #7,503 in 1964
5 female births in 1964
Peak: 1920 (54 births)
Ozell in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 850 people with the first name Ozell, which placed it at #14,005 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The estimated living count elsewhere on this page is different: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two figures are not expected to match exactly.
Read this section as a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The SSA charts elsewhere on this page are still the better way to see how the name rose, fell, or shifted across generations.
Gender in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, Ozell was recorded as predominantly male. Out of 850 people with this name in that snapshot, 74.4% were male and 25.6% were female. That is more heavily male than the long-run SSA birth pattern on this page, which sits at 60.6% male.
Census Count
850
people with this name
Census Rank
#14,005
among Census first names
Frequency Rate
0.28
per 100,000 people
Recorded Race and Hispanic Origin in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, the first name Ozell was most commonly recorded among people who identified as Black (84.08%). The next largest recorded groups were White (10.38%) and Two or More Races (2.71%).
These percentages describe the people who had the first name Ozell in the 2020 Census. They do not tell you the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
2020 Census demographic breakdown
Each row shows a recorded Census category for people with the first name Ozell.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.08% | 713 |
| White | 10.38% | 88 |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 23 |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 18 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.59% | 5 |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 0.12% | 1 |
The Census published separate sex and race/origin tables for first names, so their total counts can differ slightly for the same name. That is why the race section focuses on the demographic mix rather than repeating a second headline count.
Ozell: Popularity Over Time
SSA records for Ozell span from the 1900s to the 2020s, covering 13 decades of naming data. The most popular decade for this name was the 1920s, when 649 babies were registered. Ozell has declined significantly from its peak in the 1920s. Recent registrations are a fraction of what they were at the name's height.
Ozell by Decade
How has Ozell tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
Ozell by State
Birth registrations for Ozell span all 10 states and territories in the SSA database. The highest counts are in Alabama, Mississippi, Texas. The lowest are in Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina. On average, about 78 Ozells were registered per state.
Ozell + Last Name Combinations
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Ozell: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ozell?
We estimate approximately 982 people named Ozell are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 349,037 Americans share this first name.
Is Ozell a common name?
Ozell is classified as "Very Rare" and is more popular than 90% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 2,836 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Ozell most popular?
Ozell reached peak popularity in 1920, when 83 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Ozell is approximately 64 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
How common was Ozell in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census recorded 850 people with the first name Ozell. That placed it at #14,005 in the published Census first-name tables, or 0.28 people per 100,000.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census number is a count of people with the name in 2020. The living estimate is a current model based on SSA birth records and survival rates, so it aims to estimate how many people with the name are alive now.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Ozell was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ozell?
In the 2020 Census snapshot, Ozell was recorded as predominantly male. The published split was 74.4% male and 25.6% female.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ozell?
In the 2020 Census, the first name Ozell was most commonly recorded among people who identified as Black (84.08%). The next largest recorded groups were White (10.38%) and Two or More Races (2.71%). These percentages describe the people who had the name in the 2020 Census, not the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census published separate first-name tables for sex and for race and Hispanic origin. Those totals can differ slightly for the same name, so the page uses them as two related snapshots rather than treating them as perfectly interchangeable counts.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name tables only include names that met the Bureau's publication rules. That means some names on this site will have SSA history but no published Census demographic snapshot.
Is Ozell a male name?
Ozell is predominantly male. 60.6% of people with this name are male. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Ozell have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Ozell peaked in 1920, and the average living bearer is about 64 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Ozell Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Ozell Smith, Ozell Johnson, Ozell Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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