Baby Name Popularity Profile

Otis

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Otis.

✦ Prosperous 🌍 German, English traditional
National Rank (2025) #652
All-Time Peak Rank #94 Achieved 1899
Total U.S. Births 61,082 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1920s 1,031 births in 1920
💡 The Otis Vibe: Considered a Vintage Revival. A classic name from early generations that is currently experiencing a measurable statistical resurgence.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Prosperous
Language Origin German, English
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Germanic name Otto, meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity'. It became a common English surname and later a given name.
Common Nicknames
Otie
Pronunciation: OH-tis
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Otis

According to SSA data, Otis achieved its highest historical rank of #94 in 1899. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1920 with 1,031 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 58.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Otis across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +58.6% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,031 births in 1920
Years in Top 100 3 yrs
Years in Top 500 101 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 1,006
1890s: 1,349
1900s: 1,966
1910s: 6,963
1920s: 9,352
1930s: 7,456
1940s: 7,654
1950s: 7,285
1960s: 4,955
1970s: 3,553
1980s: 2,237
1990s: 1,367
2000s: 1,028
2010s: 2,414
2020s: 2,497

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ot-is
Letter Count 4 letters
Spelling Complexity Easy
Length Percentile Longer than 1.4% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with O, a letter used by only 1.4% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Mississippi
Top States Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina
States with Data 48
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Mississippi Unranked 3,258 1948 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #742 3,576 1922 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 2,074 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #837 5,309 1920 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #840 2,742 1922 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #872 2,455 1936 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1003 3,295 1952 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #943 2,564 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #680 1,504 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #783 1,723 1924 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 770 1917 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #759 1,753 1917 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #799 2,235 1951 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #634 1,313 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1004 4,309 1924 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 240 1965 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #563 2,130 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #669 394 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #506 815 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #510 1,243 1954 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 464 1949 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #701 1,420 1954 Insufficient historical volume
New York #740 1,625 1964 23.1% Decline
California #569 2,046 2023 Stable
Colorado #340 227 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #368 355 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #431 158 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #417 252 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #777 789 1950 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 25 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 384 1969 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 182 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 55 1931 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #540 203 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #306 269 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 30 1929 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #542 67 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #759 78 1976 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 43 1918 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 18 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 10 1939 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 16 1917 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 23 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 15 2017 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 12 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #431 29 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 6 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume

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