Otis
Peaked at #94 nationally in 1899, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Otis has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Otis — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1002
in 1900
Last ranked
#10406
in 1976
Years tracked
77
1889–1976
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1889, Otis reached its peak popularity for girls in 1900, ranking #1002 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Otis hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1976, when it stood at #10406.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | #10,406 | 5 |
| 1973 | #5,916 | 9 |
| 1972 | #7,946 | 6 |
| 1971 | #7,143 | 7 |
| 1970 | #5,691 | 9 |
| 1969 | #7,226 | 6 |
| 1968 | #5,035 | 9 |
| 1967 | #5,881 | 7 |
Otis — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#94
in 1899
Current rank
#730
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Otis reached its peak popularity for boys in 1899, ranking #94 nationally with 185 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1010 (2014) to #730 (2024) — a 28% improvement.
As of 2024, Otis ranks #730 nationally for boys, with 358 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #730 | 358 |
| 2023 | #654 | 418 |
| 2022 | #615 | 455 |
| 2021 | #647 | 427 |
| 2020 | #648 | 413 |
| 2019 | #706 | 351 |
| 2018 | #737 | 324 |
| 2017 | #744 | 319 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Otis most popular?
Otis was most popular in 1899, when it ranked #94 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Otis becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Otis?
At least 61,540 babies have been recorded with the name Otis in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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