How Many People Are Named Otho?

Complete statistics for the name Otho: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Otho
Very Rare
Latin

Otho is an ancient name with roots in Latin, making it very rare today with only 519 people bearing it in the US, which means 1 in 635,536 Americans have this name. It's a classic, old-school name that peaked in popularity back in 1915 with 109 births.

~519
Living in US
1 in 635,536
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are seen as natural leaders and visionaries, destined to achieve great things.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

519
Worldwide Bearers
#153,159
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
10
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
8
🇹🇿 Tanzania
6
🇪🇨 Ecuador
6
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇰🇪 Kenya
5
🇦🇷 Argentina
3
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
519 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 101
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
127
Would be 30–60 (4%)
3,183
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 3,310 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
95
Modern Appeal
5
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Otho Through the Generations

Otho has been a name passed down through generations, but its usage has remained stable over time, never really gaining widespread popularity. The majority of people named Otho are over 60 years old, with just 127 individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none under 30. This significant age skew suggests that Otho is primarily associated with older generations, with the oldest members of this group being around 101 years old.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 285
Texas 196
Virginia 151
North Carolina 121
Arkansas 79
Oklahoma 66
West Virginia 36
Kentucky 28
Indiana 24
Louisiana 18

✨ Similar Names to Otho

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Otho's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Otho

How Many People Have the Name Otho?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 519 people in the United States currently share the name Otho. That works out to roughly 1 in every 635,536 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Otho a Common or Rare Name?

Otho 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 Otho Mean?

Otho means "ruler" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Otho in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Otho Most Popular?

The name Otho reached peak popularity in 1915, with 109 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 Otho?

Approximately 519 people named Otho live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,310. That works out to roughly 1 in 635,536 Americans.

Is Otho a rare name?

Otho is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 635,536 Americans has this name.

What does the name Otho mean?

Otho means "ruler" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Otho more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Otho are male and 0% are female.

When was Otho most popular?

Otho peaked in 1915 with 109 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US519
All-Time Births3,310
1 in X1 in 635,536
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1915
World Rank#153,159
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.