Otis
girl nameOtis entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #970 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#970
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1279 |
| 1890s | #1202 |
| 1900s | #1522 |
| 1910s | #1877 |
| 1920s | #2025 |
| 1930s | #2358 |
| 1940s | #2958 |
| 1950s | #4550 |
| 1960s | #4882 |
| 1970s | #6838 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Otis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Otis alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Otis in 2025?
- Otis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Otis most popular?
- Otis peaked in 1900, reaching #970 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Otis with classmates?
- Otis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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