UK boy's name
Ozwald
A German masculine name derived from "Os" meaning divine and "wald" meaning power.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ozwald is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ozwald popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 to 2021. 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 9 living people in the UK are called Ozwald. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ozwald ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Ozwald.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ozwald as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Ozwald mean?
The given name Ozwald has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically in Old English and Old German. It is a compound name derived from the elements "oz" meaning "divine strength" or "god" and "wald" meaning "to rule" or "power." Together, the name can be interpreted as "divine power" or "god's ruler."
The name Ozwald first appeared in historical records as early as the 8th century CE. It was particularly popular among the Anglo-Saxon nobility and royalty in Britain. One of the earliest notable bearers of this name was Saint Oswald, the King of Northumbria, who ruled from 634 to 642 CE and was later venerated as a martyr and saint.
In the 9th century, the name Ozwald was mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, an important historical record of the time. It was also found in various charters and legal documents from the period, indicating its widespread use among the nobility and aristocracy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ozwald remained in use, particularly in Germanic-speaking regions. Notable individuals with this name included Oswald von Wolkenstein (1376-1445), an Austrian knight and one of the most significant poets and composers of the late Middle Ages.
As the centuries passed, the name Ozwald underwent various spelling variations, such as Oswald, Oswalde, and Oswaldt, reflecting regional linguistic differences. In the 19th century, the name gained renewed popularity in English-speaking countries, with notable bearers including Oswald Chambers (1874-1917), a Scottish Baptist minister and theological writer.
Another famous bearer of the name was Oswald Spengler (1880-1936), a German philosopher and historian best known for his influential work "The Decline of the West." In the 20th century, Oswald Mosley (1896-1980), a British politician and leader of the British Union of Fascists, also carried this name.
While the name Ozwald has waned in popularity in recent times, it remains a part of historical and cultural heritage, particularly in Germanic and English-speaking regions, reflecting its long and rich history spanning over a millennium.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ozwald over time
The chart below shows babies named Ozwald registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ozwald, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozwald by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ozwald 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ozwald
- 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
Ozwald: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ozwald in the UK right now?
In 2021, Ozwald was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ozwald most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Ozwald in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ozwald?
A German masculine name derived from "Os" meaning divine and "wald" meaning power.
How many people are called Ozwald in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Ozwald across the 3 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.