Ossie
girl nameOssie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #537 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#537
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #817 |
| 1890s | #846 |
| 1900s | #676 |
| 1910s | #757 |
| 1920s | #865 |
| 1930s | #1018 |
| 1940s | #1528 |
| 1950s | #2568 |
| 1960s | #5190 |
| 1980s | #9095 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Ossie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ossie alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ossie in 2025?
- Ossie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ossie most popular?
- Ossie peaked in 1887, reaching #537 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ossie with classmates?
- Ossie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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