Ozan
About Ozan
Ozan is a masculine Turkish name meaning "poet" or "bard." This concise, powerful name carries significant cultural meaning in Turkish traditions, where poets and storytellers (called "ozans") held important social positions as keepers of oral history and culture. Beyond Turkey, the name has gained some international recognition for its simplicity and appealing sound. Ozan is easy to pronounce in multiple languages while maintaining its distinctive character. The name has moderate usage in Turkey and Turkish diaspora communities, though it remains relatively uncommon in Western countries. Parents might choose Ozan for its cultural significance, its artistic associations, or simply for its strong, clean phonetics. The name's connection to creativity and expression makes it particularly meaningful for families valuing these qualities.
Pronounced oh-ZAHN.
As of October 2026, Ozan ranked #5549 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4507 in 2020.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,760 | 21 | 11.7 |
| 2020 | #4,507 | 22 | 12.7 |
| 2021 | #4,887 | 20 | 11.4 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,984 | 20 | 11.6 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |