Ottis
boy name#5861 in 2025Ottis entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #451 in 1903, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5861
rank today
#451
peak (1903)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #712 |
| 1890s | #636 |
| 1900s | #667 |
| 1910s | #614 |
| 1920s | #605 |
| 1930s | #715 |
| 1940s | #888 |
| 1950s | #1258 |
| 1960s | #1723 |
| 1970s | #2588 |
| 1980s | #4172 |
| 1990s | #7498 |
| 2000s | #10039 |
| 2010s | #9626 |
| 2020s | #6775 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Ottis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ottis alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ottis in 2025?
- Ottis ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ottis most popular?
- Ottis peaked in 1903, reaching #451 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ottis with classmates?
- Ottis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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