Othel
Every Othel since 1906 — 886 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Othel
Othel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1906, 886 American babies have been named Othel — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1921, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Othel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Othel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,448 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,059 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,351 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,871 | 14 | #1,960 |
| 1935 | — | — | 17 | #1,745 |
| 1930 | — | — | 13 | #2,268 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,830 | 23 | #1,617 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,589 | 19 | #1,865 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,146 | 28 | #1,259 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Othel in 2025?
Othel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Othel?
886 babies have been named Othel in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Othel most popular?
Othel peaked in 1921, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Othel a boy or girl name?
Othel is used for both: about 17% of babies named Othel have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Othel rising or falling?
Othel has been roughly stable over the past decade.