Otis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Otis is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Otis?
Otis is spelled O-T-I-S. The name has 4 letters.
Otis at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Otis is commonly understood to derive from a Germanic root meaning “wealth” or “prosperity.”
- Origin
- The name Otis may derive from the Old German name Odo or Otto, which means “wealth” or “fortune.”
- Pronunciation
- OH-tis · 2 syllables
Otis Popularity in 2025
Rank#652
Recorded Births422
- Boys usage rose 80 places to #652 and recorded 63 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Otis Mean?
Otis is commonly understood to derive from a Germanic root meaning “wealth” or “prosperity.”
Origin: The name Otis may derive from the Old German name Odo or Otto, which means “wealth” or “fortune.”
How Do You Pronounce Otis?
PronunciationOH-tis
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Otis?
- History
- Otis has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries and appears in various historical records from the 19th century onward.
Otis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 422 | #652 |
| 2024 | Boys | 359 | #732 |
| 2023 | Boys | 420 | #651 |
| 2022 | Boys | 456 | #613 |
| 2021 | Boys | 427 | #646 |
| 2020 | Boys | 413 | #648 |
| 2019 | Boys | 351 | #706 |
| 2018 | Boys | 325 | #736 |
| 2017 | Boys | 319 | #744 |
| 2016 | Boys | 324 | #750 |
| 2015 | Boys | 266 | #844 |
| 2014 | Boys | 203 | #1,008 |
| 2013 | Boys | 177 | #1,063 |
| 2012 | Boys | 183 | #1,046 |
| 2011 | Boys | 144 | #1,212 |
| 2010 | Boys | 122 | #1,376 |
| 2009 | Boys | 131 | #1,324 |
| 2008 | Boys | 120 | #1,408 |
| 2007 | Boys | 112 | #1,442 |
| 2006 | Boys | 107 | #1,447 |
| 2005 | Boys | 106 | #1,402 |
| 2004 | Boys | 80 | #1,618 |
| 2003 | Boys | 78 | #1,611 |
| 2002 | Boys | 82 | #1,514 |
When Was Otis Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Boys
1,031 recorded births
National rank #146
1924 · Boys
1,011 recorded births
National rank #158
1921 · Boys
1,001 recorded births
National rank #151
1922 · Boys
988 recorded births
National rank #156
Where Otis Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #298 | 19 |
| CO | #329 | 19 |
| WI | #355 | 15 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| OR | #398 | 9 |
| WA | #403 | 18 |
| IN | #483 | 14 |
| MI | #487 | 17 |