Holding steady.
Popularity of Otho since 1880
Babies named Otho per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Otho's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 214 |
| 1890s | 177 |
| 1900s | 241 |
| 1910s | 755 |
| 1920s | 784 |
| 1930s | 471 |
| 1940s | 285 |
| 1950s | 182 |
| 1960s | 117 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Otho is a name of Germanic origin, a Latinized form of Otto, meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune.' It was introduced to England by the Normans and has historical resonance through figures like Otho the Great, Holy Roman Emperor. In U.S. records, Otho first appeared in 1880 but never reached the top 1000; its peak year was 1902 with 59 births per million, though it never achieved a rank. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, never experiencing a revival. Despite its lack of top state concentration, Otho remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with ancient roots and a scholarly air.
Otho is a Latinized form of the Germanic name Otto, derived from the element 'aud' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune.' It was borne by several early German emperors and came into use in England via the Normans. The name has never been common but has persisted across centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Otto, Odo
Sibling names for Otho
Names that share Otho's style, for a brother or sister.
