girl's name
Ozlem
URZ-lem (Turkish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,222
Ozlem is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1984, when 50 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ozlem Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 385 |
| 1990s | 315 |
| 2000s | 185 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Ozlem?
In 2024, Ozlem was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Ozlem Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Ozlem Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Özlem | Özlem is a rare spelling of Ozlem, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 120 times, mostly in France. | 120 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Ozlem
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ozlem Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ozlem over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ozlem
- Turkish URZ-lem
Sibling Names for Ozlem
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ozlem — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ozlem
How popular is the name Ozlem?
In 2024, Ozlem was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Ozlem a girl's or a boy's name?
Ozlem is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ozlem?
Ozlem has 2 syllables.
When was Ozlem most popular?
Ozlem peaked in 1984, when 50 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Ozlem a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ozlem currently ranks #11,875 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.