Ottis Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OH-tis /ˈoʊtɪs/
Origin: English; German
Meaning: English: Wealthy; German: Prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ottis is derived from the Old High German name "Audo," which means "wealth" or "fortune." This name evolved through various linguistic transformations, passing into Middle High German as "Otte" and later into the Anglo-Norman form "Otys." The name was introduced into England following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it began to take on various spellings, including Ottis. The linguistic roots reflect a common practice in Germanic cultures of associating names with desirable attributes such as prosperity and success.
Historically, the name Ottis has been associated with several notable figures, particularly in medieval Europe. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of the Ottonian dynasty, which ruled the Holy Roman Empire during the 10th century.
The dynasty was named after Otto I, who was crowned Emperor in 962, and played a crucial role in the consolidation of power in Central Europe. The name's association with royalty and leadership contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures.
Culturally, the name Ottis carries connotations of strength and resilience, often linked to the idea of a prosperous lineage. In literature and folklore, names with similar roots have been used to symbolize nobility and honor.
The diminutive form "Otto" has also been historically significant, appearing in various royal lineages and contributing to the name's legacy. Overall, Ottis encapsulates a rich tapestry of historical significance, linguistic evolution, and cultural resonance that has allowed it to persist through the centuries.
Famous people named Ottis
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Ottis Anderson is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the New York Giants and winning Super Bowl XXV.
Ottis Toole was a convicted serial killer known for his association with Henry Lee Lucas and his confessions to numerous murders.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ottis was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Ottis has ranked as high as #1169 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Ottis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ottis 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 Ottis 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 Ottis.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1991 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1982 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1981 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1980 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1979 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1978 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1977 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1976 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1975 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1974 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1973 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1972 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1971 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1970 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1969 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1968 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1967 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1966 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1965 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1964 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1963 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1962 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1961 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1960 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1959 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1958 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1957 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1956 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1955 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1954 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1953 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1952 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1951 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1950 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1949 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 1948 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1947 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1946 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1945 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 1944 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 1943 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 1942 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 1941 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 1940 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1939 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1938 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1937 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 1936 | 78 | 72 | 6 |
| 1935 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 1934 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 1933 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 1932 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1931 | 99 | 93 | 6 |
| 1930 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1929 | 116 | 104 | 12 |
| 1928 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 1927 | 111 | 104 | 7 |
| 1926 | 98 | 93 | 5 |
| 1925 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| 1924 | 104 | 94 | 10 |
| 1923 | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| 1922 | 132 | 124 | 8 |
| 1921 | 125 | 115 | 10 |
| 1920 | 130 | 130 | 0 |
| 1919 | 120 | 112 | 8 |
| 1918 | 114 | 104 | 10 |
| 1917 | 117 | 106 | 11 |
| 1916 | 112 | 102 | 10 |
| 1915 | 106 | 96 | 10 |
| 1914 | 68 | 62 | 6 |
| 1913 | 64 | 53 | 11 |
| 1912 | 51 | 46 | 5 |
| 1911 | 24 | 18 | 6 |
| 1910 | 25 | 20 | 5 |
| 1909 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1908 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1907 | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| 1906 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1905 | 22 | 17 | 5 |
| 1904 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1903 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1902 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1901 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1900 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1899 | 23 | 17 | 6 |
| 1898 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1897 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1896 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1895 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1894 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1893 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1892 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1890 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1888 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1887 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1885 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1884 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1883 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1881 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1880 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Ottis (1976)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |