Derived from Ocean or a diminutive of Hosea
Ocie is a vintage diminutive that likely originated as a nickname for Ocean or the biblical name Hosea. It was moderately popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for both boys and girls. Today, it is appreciated as a rare, gender-neutral choice with a soft, phonetic appeal.
About 20 girls were named Ocie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-nominated jazz and R&B singer known as O.C. Smith
American western swing banjoist and fiddler
