Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Otto.
National Rank (2025)
#277
All-Time Peak Rank
#63 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
39,915
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Otto Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Otto
According to SSA data, Otto achieved its highest historical rank of #63 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,244 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 135.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Otto scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+135.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,244Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
19yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,679
1890s:2,543
1900s:1,746
1910s:5,552
1920s:5,542
1930s:3,135
1940s:1,918
1950s:1,514
1960s:1,125
1970s:712
1980s:574
1990s:610
2000s:1,168
2010s:4,570
2020s:6,527
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesOt-to
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is a perfect palindrome (spelled the same forward and backward). Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with O, a letter used by only 1.4% of SSA names.
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