Otha
girl nameOtha entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #945 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#945
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1156 |
| 1890s | #1133 |
| 1900s | #1199 |
| 1910s | #1275 |
| 1920s | #1278 |
| 1930s | #1661 |
| 1940s | #2038 |
| 1950s | #3709 |
| 1960s | #6105 |
| 1970s | #5543 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Otha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Otha alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Otha in 2025?
- Otha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Otha most popular?
- Otha peaked in 1907, reaching #945 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Otha with classmates?
- Otha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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