Othar
boy nameOthar entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2457 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2457
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3219 |
| 1920s | #3778 |
| 1930s | #3635 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Othar are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Othar alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Othar in 2025?
- Othar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Othar most popular?
- Othar peaked in 1914, reaching #2457 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Othar with classmates?
- Othar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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