Otniel
boy nameOtniel entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #4476 in 2018, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#4476
peak (2018)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5732 |
| 1990s | #8207 |
| 2000s | #10489 |
| 2010s | #9324 |
| 2020s | #11634 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Otniel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Otniel alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Otniel in 2025?
- Otniel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Otniel most popular?
- Otniel peaked in 2018, reaching #4476 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Otniel with classmates?
- Otniel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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