UK boy's name
Ozias
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "strength from the Lord".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ozias is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ozias popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1322, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 20 births.
This profile covers 110 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 109 living people in the UK are called Ozias. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ozias ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 20 boys were registered as Ozias.
- • About 109 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ozias as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1322
2024
Births in 2024
20
Latest year
Peak year
2022
20 births
Estimated living
109
2026
Meaning
What does Ozias mean?
The name Ozias has its roots in Hebrew, originating from the biblical name Uzziah. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'oz' meaning strength and 'Yahweh' which is the name of God. This suggests that the name Ozias carries the meaning of 'strength of God' or 'God is my strength'.
The earliest known reference to the name Ozias can be found in the Bible, where it appears as Uzziah, the name of a king of Judah who reigned from approximately 792 BC to 740 BC. In the Book of Chronicles, Uzziah is described as a powerful and successful ruler who strengthened the defenses of Jerusalem and led his people to prosperity.
Throughout history, the name Ozias has been used in various spellings, including Ozias, Uzziah, and Oziah. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Ozias, a French monk who lived in the 9th century AD and was known for his writings on theology and philosophy.
Another notable figure was Ozias Humphry, an English painter and founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts, who lived from 1742 to 1810. His portraiture work was highly regarded during his lifetime, and he is remembered as one of the leading artists of the 18th century.
In the 19th century, Ozias Leduc was a prominent Canadian businessman and politician. He was born in 1835 and served as a member of the Canadian Parliament, representing the district of Terrebonne.
Ozias Moore was an American mathematician and educator who lived from 1779 to 1858. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and authored several influential textbooks that were widely used in schools during his time.
Finally, Ozias Goodwin was an American clergyman and educator who lived from 1680 to 1749. He served as the first minister of the Congregational Church in Hampton, Connecticut, and was instrumental in establishing the town's first public school.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Ozias, a name with deep roots in Hebrew tradition and biblical significance, carrying the meaning of strength and divine power.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ozias over time
The chart below shows babies named Ozias registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ozias, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozias by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ozias was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1873 | 79 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3709 | 28 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ozias
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Ozias: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ozias in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ozias was ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.
When was Ozias most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 20 babies registered as Ozias in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ozias?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "strength from the Lord".
How many people are called Ozias in the UK?
A total of 110 babies have been registered as Ozias across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.