Otis
boy name#652 in 2025Otis entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #94 in 1899, ranks #652 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#652
rank today
#94
peak (1899)
422
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #136 |
| 1890s | #122 |
| 1900s | #113 |
| 1910s | #136 |
| 1920s | #161 |
| 1930s | #181 |
| 1940s | #209 |
| 1950s | #263 |
| 1960s | #348 |
| 1970s | #427 |
| 1980s | #598 |
| 1990s | #992 |
| 2000s | #1427 |
| 2010s | #949 |
| 2020s | #657 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Otis has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 27,000 people named Otis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Otis alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 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 ranks #652 among US boy names in 2025, with 422 babies given the name.
- When was the name Otis most popular?
- Otis peaked in 1899, reaching #94 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Otis with classmates?
- Otis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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