unisex name
Othell
oh-THEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 240
Othell is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 31% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1983 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1924, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Othell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 92 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 15 |
How Popular Is Othell?
In 1983, Othell was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Othell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Othell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Othell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Othell
- English oh-THEL
Sibling Names for Othell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Othell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Othell
How popular is the name Othell?
In 1983, Othell was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Othell a girl's or a boy's name?
Othell is used for both girls and boys. About 31% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Othell?
Othell has 2 syllables.
When was Othell most popular?
Othell peaked in 1924, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.