How popular is the name Otha in 2025?

Otha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Otha most popular?

Otha peaked in 1896, reaching #424 among US boy names.

Otha will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Otha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #424 in 1896, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#424

peak (1896)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 2,300 people named Otha are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Otha alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Otha in 2025?: Otha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Otha most popular?: Otha peaked in 1896, reaching #424 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Otha with classmates?: Otha will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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