boy's name
Otho
OH-thoh (English)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 3,328
Otho is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 5 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.
- Otho is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1915, when 109 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Otho Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 214 |
| 1890s | 177 |
| 1900s | 241 |
| 1910s | 755 |
| 1920s | 784 |
| 1930s | 471 |
| 1940s | 285 |
| 1950s | 182 |
| 1960s | 117 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Otho?
In 1991, Otho was given to 5 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 Otho
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Otho Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Otho over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Otho
- English OH-thoh
Sibling Names for Otho
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Otho — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Otho
How popular is the name Otho?
In 1991, Otho was given to 5 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 Otho a girl's or a boy's name?
Otho is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Otho?
Otho has 2 syllables.
When was Otho most popular?
Otho peaked in 1915, when 109 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.