Otha
Boy nameOtha has been given to 7,789 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1921.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,789
Peak year
1921 (180 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
18% girls / 82% boys
Rank through the decades
Otha's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #527 |
| 1925 | #568 |
| 1950 | #673 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Otha — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Otha.
FAQ
How popular is the name Otha?
Otha has been given to 7,789 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Otha peak?
Otha peaked in 1921, when 180 babies were given the name.
Is Otha a girl or boy name?
Otha is primarily a boy name (82% of babies named Otha are boys).
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