Ottis
Every Ottis since 1880 — 4,647 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ottis
Ottis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,070 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,647 American babies have been named Ottis. Its peak came in 1922, when 132 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 Ottis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ottis 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 | — | — | 15 | #6,070 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,395 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,619 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,390 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,450 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,555 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,770 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #8,006 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,489 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #8,008 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,515 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,431 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,806 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,077 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,105 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,716 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,250 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,136 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,590 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,844 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,307 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,207 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,610 |
| 1970 | — | — | 15 | #2,474 |
| 1965 | — | — | 27 | #1,506 |
| 1960 | — | — | 16 | #2,099 |
| 1955 | — | — | 33 | #1,333 |
| 1950 | — | — | 38 | #1,177 |
| 1945 | — | — | 55 | #848 |
| 1940 | — | — | 57 | #835 |
| 1935 | — | — | 86 | #636 |
| 1930 | — | — | 80 | #698 |
| 1925 | — | — | 109 | #607 |
| 1920 | — | — | 130 | #536 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,856 | 96 | #582 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,699 | 20 | #670 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,163 | 17 | #585 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,157 | 8 | #1,028 |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #666 |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #658 |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #913 |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #886 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ottis in 2025?
Ottis ranked #6,070 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ottis?
4,647 babies have been named Ottis in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ottis most popular?
Ottis peaked in 1922, when 132 newborns received the name.
Is Ottis a boy or girl name?
Ottis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ottis rising or falling?
Ottis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.