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UK boy's name

Ozil

A masculine Turkish name of unknown origin, potentially derived from "öz" meaning essence or origin.

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.

Ozil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ozil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 16 births.

This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2014 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.

Ozil is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Ozil. 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

  • Ozil ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 16 boys were registered as Ozil.
  • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ozil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1595

2024

Births in 2024

16

Latest year

Peak year

2024

16 births

Estimated living

31

2026

Meaning

What does Ozil mean?

Ozil is a masculine given name with roots that can be traced back to the Turkish language. The name likely originated in the regions of present-day Turkey, where it was used by various Turkic ethnic groups and communities.

The name Ozil is believed to be derived from the Turkish word "öz," meaning "essence" or "essence of life." This suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of vitality, strength, or the essence of one's being in the traditional Turkish culture.

Historically, the name Ozil does not appear to have been widely recorded or mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its Turkic origins indicate that it may have been used among the nomadic Turkic tribes that inhabited the vast steppes of Central Asia and the Anatolian region during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ozil was Özil Kasap, a Turkish wrestler and athlete who lived in the late 19th century. He competed in various wrestling competitions and was known for his exceptional strength and skill in the traditional Turkish oil wrestling discipline.

Another notable figure with the name Ozil was Özil Bey, a Turkish military commander who served during the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century. He played a role in the Ottoman campaigns against the Allied forces during World War I.

In the realm of sports, Mesut Özil, a German professional football player of Turkish descent, born in 1988, has brought international recognition to the name. He has represented the German national team and played for prominent clubs like Real Madrid and Arsenal.

Özel Özil, a Turkish singer and musician born in 1961, is also known for his contributions to the Turkish music industry. He has released several albums and is celebrated for his unique blend of traditional Turkish and contemporary musical styles.

Additionally, Özil Kasap, a Turkish actor born in 1975, has gained popularity for his roles in various Turkish television series and films. He has become a recognizable figure in the Turkish entertainment industry.

While these are some notable individuals who have carried the name Ozil throughout history, it is important to note that the name's usage and popularity may have varied across different regions and time periods within the Turkish-speaking world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ozil over time

The chart below shows babies named Ozil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 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 Ozil, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ozil
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Decades

Ozil by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ozil 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 #3040 25 3
2010s #4667 6 2

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FAQ

Ozil: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ozil in the UK right now?

In 2024, Ozil was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.

When was Ozil most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 16 babies registered as Ozil in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ozil?

A masculine Turkish name of unknown origin, potentially derived from "öz" meaning essence or origin.

How many people are called Ozil in the UK?

A total of 31 babies have been registered as Ozil across the 5 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.