Otis
How to say it: OH-tis · /ˈoʊtɪs/
From Old High German 'Odo' or 'Otto', meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune'; introduced to English via the Norman French form.
Otis was the 617th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 422 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are up about 58% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #573 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #617 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 422 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,856 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | +58% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #573 |
| In France, 2025 | #889 among boys’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 1900s, Otis settled far below that high while staying in regular use. The next few years should lift it a little.
What goes with it
Crisp edges with a breathy finish give Otis a lively snap. Everett makes a fitting brother style companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Otis is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #71. Ireland: #498.
Famous people named Otis
- Otis Redding (1941–1967)American singer and songwriter
- Otis Harris (born 1982)American athletics competitor
- Otis Davis (1932–2024)American sprinter
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Otis is the world's largest elevator/escalator manufacturer; the name on elevator plates worldwide.
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