How Many People Are Named Otilia?

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

Otilia
Very Rare
Romanian

Otilia is a rare Romanian name that's been making a comeback, with only 1 in 372,904 Americans bearing it today, totaling just 885 people. The majority of those named Otilia are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~885
Living in US
1 in 372,904
Americans
1935
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wealthy
🌐
Origin
Romanian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Nurturing Determined
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

175,800
Worldwide Bearers
#5,987
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
26,103
🇧🇷 Brazil
25,890
🇨🇴 Colombia
15,362
🇲🇿 Mozambique
13,920
🇦🇴 Angola
10,122
🇵🇪 Peru
9,766
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
9,122
🇦🇷 Argentina
8,189
🇷🇴 Romania
8,176
🇬🇹 Guatemala
5,370

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
885 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 73
216
Would be under 30 (13%)
347
Would be 30–60 (21%)
1,114
Would be over 60 (66%)

All 1,677 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: 1935

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
100

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

📜 Otilia Through the Generations

Otilia peaked in popularity back in 1935 with 36 births, but its charm has endured through the decades. Today, the name's resurgence is evident among younger generations, though the bulk of people named Otilia remain over 60, accounting for 66% of the total. This age distribution paints a picture of a classic, old-school name that's slowly gaining traction again.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 555
California 134
Arizona 10
New Mexico 6

✨ Similar Names to Otilia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Otilia's Romanian roots

📄 About the Name Otilia

How Many People Have the Name Otilia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 885 people in the United States currently share the name Otilia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 372,904 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Otilia a Common or Rare Name?

Otilia 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 Otilia Mean?

Otilia means "wealthy" and comes from Romanian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Otilia Most Popular?

The name Otilia reached peak popularity in 1935, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Otilia?

Approximately 885 people named Otilia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,677. That works out to roughly 1 in 372,904 Americans.

Is Otilia a rare name?

Otilia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 372,904 Americans has this name.

What does the name Otilia mean?

Otilia means "wealthy" and comes from Romanian origins.

Is Otilia more male or female?

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

When was Otilia most popular?

Otilia peaked in 1935 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US885
All-Time Births1,677
1 in X1 in 372,904
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age73
Peak Year1935
World Rank#5,987
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.