How popular is the name Otho in 2025?

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

When was the name Otho most popular?

Otho peaked in 1881, reaching #318 among US boy names.

Otho will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Otho entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #318 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#318

peak (1881)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 500 people named Otho are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Otho alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Otho in 2025?: Otho is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Otho most popular?: Otho peaked in 1881, reaching #318 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Otho with classmates?: Otho will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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