Otto
boy name#277 in 2025Otto entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #63 in 1880, ranks #277 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#277
rank today
#63
peak (1880)
1,241
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #67 |
| 1890s | #76 |
| 1900s | #125 |
| 1910s | #162 |
| 1920s | #235 |
| 1930s | #313 |
| 1940s | #453 |
| 1950s | #595 |
| 1960s | #726 |
| 1970s | #1004 |
| 1980s | #1277 |
| 1990s | #1577 |
| 2000s | #1333 |
| 2010s | #652 |
| 2020s | #311 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Otto has been most popular in CA, MN, OH.
Living bearers
About 17,500 people named Otto are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Otto alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Otto in 2025?
- Otto ranks #277 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,241 babies given the name.
- When was the name Otto most popular?
- Otto peaked in 1880, reaching #63 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Otto with classmates?
- Otto will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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