Declining since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Otillia since 1888
Babies named Otillia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 31 |
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Otillia is a rare Germanic feminine name that saw its greatest popularity in the United States during the late 19th century, with a peak in 1895 when it ranked among the more obscure choices. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, and as of 2025 it ranks 10,917th, with an incidence of 1 in 200,908 births. The name has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its distribution is scattered and infrequent. While its etymology is debated, Otillia is widely considered a variant of Odilia or a feminine form of Otto, connecting it to the Old German root 'od' meaning wealth or fortune. Despite its fall from favor since 2022, Otillia retains a vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive historical name.
Otillia is a feminine name of Germanic origin, likely related to the element 'od', meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune'. It may be considered a variant of Odilia or a feminine form of Otto. The name has been recorded in the United States since the late 19th century, with peak usage in the 1890s, reflecting a broader trend of Germanic names during that period.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tilly, Otti, Lia
Sibling names for Otillia
Names that share Otillia's style, for a brother or sister.
