Otelia
girl nameOtelia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #679 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#679
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #911 |
| 1890s | #1124 |
| 1900s | #1029 |
| 1910s | #1332 |
| 1920s | #1718 |
| 1930s | #2065 |
| 1940s | #2707 |
| 1950s | #4050 |
| 1960s | #5207 |
| 1970s | #7819 |
| 1980s | #8224 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Otelia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Otelia alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Otelia in 2025?
- Otelia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Otelia most popular?
- Otelia peaked in 1880, reaching #679 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Otelia with classmates?
- Otelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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