How Many People Are Named Ottie?

Complete statistics for the name Ottie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ottie
Very Rare
1,884
Estimated People
1 in 175,159
1 in X Americans
1917
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
609 (32%)
♀ Female
1,275 (68%)
32%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 107

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 23
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 6
North Carolina 11
South Carolina 8
Texas 35
Virginia 5
West Virginia 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Ottie

How Many People Have the Name Ottie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,884 people in the United States currently share the name Ottie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 175,159 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Ottie a Common or Rare Name?

Ottie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ottie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ottie are covered in full on the Ottie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ottie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ottie in SSA data, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female. Ottie leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ottie Most Popular?

The name Ottie reached peak popularity in 1917, with 53 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ottie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ottie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ottie?

Approximately 1,884 people in the United States share the name Ottie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ottie a rare name?

Ottie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 175,159 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ottie mean?

The meaning and origin of Ottie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ottie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 32% of people named Ottie are male and 68% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Ottie most popular?

The name Ottie reached its peak in 1917, with 53 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,884
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 175,159
GenderMale
Avg Age107
Peak Year1917
Male %32%
Female %68%

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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 for full details.