Otis
Otis is of German origin, derived from the name Otto, meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' It has a vintage charm with strong Anglo-Saxon roots and became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century.
Current Popularity
#730 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Strong musical and cultural associations with soul and R&B
- •Has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining sophistication
- •Experiencing a revival after decades of being considered old-fashioned
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Famous People
Otis Redding
Legendary soul singer and songwriter
Otis Elevator
Inventor and founder of Otis Elevator Company
Otis Williams
Founding member of The Temptations
Otis Spunkmeyer
Iconic cookie brand founder
Statistics
60,653
Total births since 1880
1920
Peak year
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