How Many People Are Named Otoniel?
Complete statistics for the name Otoniel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Otoniel, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,023 people in the US, making up 1 in 322,598 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 58% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 1995.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 1,060 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: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Otoniel Through the Generations
Otoniel has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1995 when 39 babies were given this name. Today, it's much rarer, with only 1,060 total births recorded throughout history. The average age of those named Otoniel is 27, indicating a younger demographic with 620 under 30, 420 aged between 30 and 60, and just 20 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Otoniel's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Otoniel
How Many People Have the Name Otoniel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,023 people in the United States currently share the name Otoniel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 322,598 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Otoniel a Common or Rare Name?
Otoniel 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 Otoniel Mean?
Otoniel means "creative variant of Otoniel" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Otoniel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Otoniel Most Popular?
The name Otoniel reached peak popularity in 1995, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Otoniel?
Approximately 1,023 people named Otoniel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,060. That works out to roughly 1 in 322,598 Americans.
Is Otoniel a rare name?
Otoniel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 322,598 Americans has this name.
What does the name Otoniel mean?
Otoniel means "creative variant of Otoniel" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Otoniel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Otoniel are male and 0% are female.
When was Otoniel most popular?
Otoniel peaked in 1995 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.