Will my child share the name Ozil with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Ozil per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ozil in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ozil becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ozil is rising: up 2,433 places since 2019, to #2,269 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,595 in 2024.

Is Ozil a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ozil is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ozil a popular baby name in the United States?

Ozil does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ozil is a distinctive choice, ranked #2269 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ozil in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ozil

2024 marks Ozil's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1595. The name has climbed 3037 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2014.

Ozil is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ozil in their class.