How Many People Are Named Othella?
Complete statistics for the name Othella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Othella is a very rare female name, with only 160 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,059,676 Americans. The vast majority of those named Othella are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1921.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 96All 708 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1921Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Othella Through the Generations
Othella has been a name that has seen steady usage through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1921 when 34 babies were given this moniker. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 99% of those named Othella being over the age of 60. This age skew paints a picture of a classic, old-school name that has maintained its charm across generations, though its usage has remained relatively stable.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Othella's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Othella
How Many People Have the Name Othella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 160 people in the United States currently share the name Othella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,059,676 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Othella a Common or Rare Name?
Othella is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Othella Mean?
Othella means "creative variant of Othello" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Othella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Othella Most Popular?
The name Othella reached peak popularity in 1921, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Othella?
Approximately 160 people named Othella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 708. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,059,676 Americans.
Is Othella a rare name?
Othella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,059,676 Americans has this name.
What does the name Othella mean?
Othella means "creative variant of Othello" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Othella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Othella are male and 100% are female.
When was Othella most popular?
Othella peaked in 1921 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.