Ottilie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: oh-TEE-lee //oʊˈtiːli//
Origin: German; French
Meaning: German: prosperous in battle; French: little wealth
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ottilie has its roots in the Germanic elements "od" meaning "wealth" or "fortune" and "hild" meaning "battle." It is derived from the Old High German name "Odilia," which was used in various forms across Germanic languages. The name made its way into English through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adapted and incorporated into the vernacular.
The name has also been linked to the Latin name "Aurelia," which means "golden," further enriching its connotations of prosperity and strength. Historically, Ottilie has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Odilia, a 7th-century abbess and the patron saint of the Alsace region in France.
Her life and legacy contributed to the name's popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in German-speaking regions. The name gained literary prominence in the 19th century, notably through the character Ottilie in the novel "Elective Affinities" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, published in 1809.
This work explored themes of love and human relationships, further embedding the name into cultural consciousness. Culturally, Ottilie has been embraced for its associations with nobility and strength, often symbolizing a blend of grace and resilience.
The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as "Tilly" or "Lottie," which have been used affectionately in various contexts. The enduring nature of Ottilie reflects its deep roots in both linguistic history and cultural narratives, making it a name of significant historical and symbolic resonance.
Famous people named Ottilie
In this section, you will find notable people named Ottilie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ottilie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Ottilie Assing is a writer best known for her works on the abolition of slavery and her association with Frederick Douglass.
Ottilie von Goethe is a poet and writer best known for her connections to the Weimar Classicism movement and her family ties to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Fictional characters named Ottilie
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Ottilie is a fictional character from the novel The Elective Affinities by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. She is a young woman caught in a complex web of love and relationships that explores themes of passion and social convention.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ottilie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Ottilie has ranked as high as #4138 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Colorado, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Ottilie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ottilie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ottilie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ottilie.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | 57 |
| 2024 | 80 | 80 |
| 2023 | 68 | 68 |
| 2022 | 34 | 34 |
| 2021 | 25 | 25 |
| 2020 | 19 | 19 |
| 2019 | 26 | 26 |
| 2018 | 27 | 27 |
| 2017 | 27 | 27 |
| 2016 | 17 | 17 |
| 2015 | 13 | 13 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 |
| 1935 | 8 | 8 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 7 | 7 |
| 1930 | 7 | 7 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 | 7 |
| 1927 | 9 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 | 6 |
| 1925 | 10 | 10 |
| 1924 | 12 | 12 |
| 1923 | 9 | 9 |
| 1922 | 12 | 12 |
| 1921 | 8 | 8 |
| 1920 | 12 | 12 |
| 1919 | 10 | 10 |
| 1918 | 18 | 18 |
| 1917 | 17 | 17 |
| 1916 | 28 | 28 |
| 1915 | 21 | 21 |
| 1914 | 14 | 14 |
| 1913 | 11 | 11 |
| 1912 | 9 | 9 |
| 1911 | 10 | 10 |
| 1910 | 9 | 9 |
| 1909 | 9 | 9 |
| 1907 | 9 | 9 |
| 1906 | 6 | 6 |
| 1905 | 15 | 15 |
| 1904 | 16 | 16 |
| 1903 | 12 | 12 |
| 1902 | 17 | 17 |
| 1901 | 12 | 12 |
| 1900 | 13 | 13 |
| 1899 | 9 | 9 |
| 1898 | 12 | 12 |
| 1897 | 18 | 18 |
| 1896 | 13 | 13 |
| 1895 | 8 | 8 |
| 1894 | 23 | 23 |
| 1893 | 23 | 23 |
| 1892 | 26 | 26 |
| 1891 | 14 | 14 |
| 1890 | 18 | 18 |
| 1889 | 22 | 22 |
| 1888 | 19 | 19 |
| 1887 | 17 | 17 |
| 1886 | 9 | 9 |
| 1885 | 15 | 15 |
| 1884 | 10 | 10 |
| 1883 | 9 | 9 |
| 1882 | 20 | 20 |
| 1881 | 11 | 11 |
| 1880 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Ottilie (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| TX | 5 |