How Many People Are Named Otis?

61,540

people in the United States are named Otis

1 in 5,443 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#960

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0184%

Of US population

Peak Year

1920

1,056 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: O-tis
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which was derived from the medieval given name Ode, a cognate of OTTO. In America it has been used in honour of the revolutionary James Otis (1725-1783).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.4%
Male
98.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 77.2 years old

Young (<30) 6,177
10%
Adult (30–60) 9,435
15.3%
Senior (>60) 45,928
74.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Georgia 5,308
Texas 4,291
Alabama 3,575
North Carolina 3,292
Mississippi 3,269
South Carolina 2,744
Virginia 2,576
Louisiana 2,450
Florida 2,216
Illinois 2,112

💡 Fun Facts About "Otis"

  • 358 babies were named Otis in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1920
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Georgia

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