NAME PROFILE
Otis
Otis is a Germanic name meaning 'wealthy.' it has a distinguished, vintage charm and suggests a person who is observant, creative, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 61,969 |
| Gender | Male (84% / 16%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
FL — 21%TX — 20%NY — 20%GA — 20%CA — 19%
Notable People
Otis Redding (Singer) · Otis Rush (Musician) · Otis Blackwell (Songwriter) · Otis Smith (Athlete) · Otis Taylor (Musician)
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