Otto Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-toh / /ˈɔ.toʊ/German; Latin
Meaning
German: wealth; Latin: prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Otto has roots in the Germanic word 'ot', meaning wealth or fortune. It became popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in Germany, due to several Holy Roman Emperors named Otto. The name has also been used in various European cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal. Otto has maintained a presence in modern times, often associated with strength and leadership.
Trend Summary
Otto has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Otho
- Ottoh
International Variants
- Oto (Japanese)
- Otto (Italian)
- Oto (Hungarian)
Famous people named Otto
Otto von Bismarck was a German statesman known for unifying Germany in the 19th century.
Otto Frank was the father of Anne Frank and the only member of the Frank family to survive the Holocaust.
Otto Preminger was an influential film director known for his work in the mid-20th century.
Otto Lilienthal was a pioneering aviation pioneer known for his early glider flights.
Fictional characters named Otto
Otto Mannkusser is a character from the animated series 'The Simpsons' known for being a school bus driver.
Otto Octavius, also known as Doctor Octopus, is a supervillain in Marvel Comics and an adversary of Spider-Man.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Otto was first seen in the United States in 1880. Otto has ranked as high as #478 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Otto has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Otto (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 92 | |
MN | 68 | |
TX | 61 | |
MI | 60 | |
NY | 58 | |
WI | 57 | |
OH | 57 | |
PA | 57 | |
WA | 50 | |
IL | 47 | |
MO | 44 | |
IN | 42 | |
FL | 35 | |
UT | 31 | |
IA | 30 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 271 |
1881 | 221 |
1882 | 252 |
1883 | 240 |
1884 | 288 |
1885 | 263 |
1886 | 270 |
1887 | 253 |
1888 | 312 |
1889 | 309 |
1890 | 267 |
1891 | 274 |
1892 | 275 |
1893 | 257 |
1894 | 270 |
1895 | 283 |
1896 | 250 |
1897 | 234 |
1898 | 259 |
1899 | 174 |
1900 | 199 |
1901 | 156 |
1902 | 192 |
1903 | 166 |
1904 | 161 |
1905 | 172 |
1906 | 173 |
1907 | 170 |
1908 | 177 |
1909 | 180 |
1910 | 200 |
1911 | 228 |
1912 | 398 |
1913 | 509 |
1914 | 598 |
1915 | 773 |
1916 | 719 |
1917 | 803 |
1918 | 728 |
1919 | 596 |
1920 | 634 |
1921 | 640 |
1922 | 628 |
1923 | 573 |
1924 | 606 |
1925 | 540 |
1926 | 488 |
1927 | 506 |
1928 | 469 |
1929 | 458 |
1930 | 438 |
1931 | 365 |
1932 | 356 |
1933 | 322 |
1934 | 318 |
1935 | 289 |
1936 | 277 |
1937 | 274 |
1938 | 271 |
1939 | 225 |
1940 | 227 |
1941 | 215 |
1942 | 229 |
1943 | 195 |
1944 | 174 |
1945 | 175 |
1946 | 181 |
1947 | 177 |
1948 | 173 |
1949 | 172 |
1950 | 150 |
1951 | 147 |
1952 | 150 |
1953 | 169 |
1954 | 151 |
1955 | 137 |
1956 | 161 |
1957 | 152 |
1958 | 147 |
1959 | 149 |
1960 | 141 |
1961 | 140 |
1962 | 122 |
1963 | 126 |
1964 | 120 |
1965 | 88 |
1966 | 111 |
1967 | 110 |
1968 | 86 |
1969 | 81 |
1970 | 92 |
1971 | 94 |
1972 | 85 |
1973 | 54 |
1974 | 72 |
1975 | 65 |
1976 | 63 |
1977 | 61 |
1978 | 60 |
1979 | 66 |
1980 | 53 |
1981 | 57 |
1982 | 61 |
1983 | 56 |
1984 | 45 |
1985 | 62 |
1986 | 60 |
1987 | 53 |
1988 | 67 |
1989 | 61 |
1990 | 73 |
1991 | 51 |
1992 | 52 |
1993 | 63 |
1994 | 62 |
1995 | 50 |
1996 | 70 |
1997 | 51 |
1998 | 73 |
1999 | 65 |
2000 | 61 |
2001 | 90 |
2002 | 91 |
2003 | 97 |
2004 | 115 |
2005 | 127 |
2006 | 134 |
2007 | 145 |
2008 | 136 |
2009 | 172 |
2010 | 180 |
2011 | 213 |
2012 | 288 |
2013 | 343 |
2014 | 417 |
2015 | 526 |
2016 | 560 |
2017 | 617 |
2018 | 707 |
2019 | 719 |
2020 | 792 |
2021 | 975 |
2022 | 1,082 |
2023 | 1,193 |
2024 | 1,239 |