Ottie Unisex
Origin(s)
English; diminutive of Ottilie
Meaning
Prosperous; wealthy (German)
Historical & Cultural Background
Ottie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Ottilie, which has German roots. The name Ottilie itself is derived from the Old High German name Odalhild, meaning 'wealthy battle.' In recent years, Ottie has gained popularity as a standalone name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend towards using unique and vintage names for girls.
Trend Summary
Ottie has seen a rise in popularity as a unique name choice for girls in recent years.
Similar Names
Minnie, Dottie, Callie, Betty, Rosie, Maisie, Poppy, Tess, Winnie, Zadie
Variants
- Otty
- Ottilie
International Variants
- Ottilie (German)
- Otilia (Spanish)
- Otilie (French)
Famous people named Ottie
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Fictional characters named Ottie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ottie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ottie has ranked as high as #799 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Ottie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ottie (1925)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 11 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 18 |
| 1889 | 13 |
| 1890 | 19 |
| 1891 | 21 |
| 1892 | 19 |
| 1893 | 18 |
| 1894 | 18 |
| 1895 | 18 |
| 1896 | 19 |
| 1897 | 15 |
| 1898 | 21 |
| 1899 | 20 |
| 1900 | 19 |
| 1901 | 20 |
| 1902 | 16 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1904 | 16 |
| 1905 | 26 |
| 1906 | 18 |
| 1907 | 33 |
| 1908 | 20 |
| 1909 | 21 |
| 1910 | 24 |
| 1911 | 30 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 32 |
| 1916 | 30 |
| 1917 | 53 |
| 1918 | 31 |
| 1919 | 34 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1926 | 29 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 23 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |