Otis Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Otis also has a bit of connection with the rare Luo tribe in Kenya, as a nickname of Otieno for male tribal members.

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A Deep Dive

Otis Overview

Meaning

Wealthy

Gender

Boy

Origin

German, English

Etymology

Derived from the medieval given name Ode, which is a variant form of Otto and Odo, meaning “wealth”.

Pronunciation

/ˈoʊtɪs/

Popularity

Otis is popular in countries such as England, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In the USA, Otis ranked #651 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Vintage, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Strong, classic, mature, wholesome

Name Day

June 15th (Latvia), June 30th
A Deep Dive

Otis Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Otto, Otello, Otavio, Otakar, Otmar, Otho, Othman, Ottavio, Ottis

Common Nicknames

Oti, Otie, O, Tis, Ot, Oz, Oti-bear, Tissy, Ozzy, Tito

Diminutives

Oti, Otie, Tis, Ot, Oz

Famous People

  • Otis Redding
    (American Soul Singer)
  • Otis Williams
    (American Soul Singer)
  • Otis Blackwell
    (American Songwriter)
  • Otis Nixon
    (American Baseball Player)
  • Otis Thorpe
    (American Basketball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Otis
    (Character, "The Andy Griffith Show" TV Series)
  • "Otis"
    (Song by Jay-Z and Kanye West)
  • Otis Milburn
    ("Sex Education" TV Series)
  • Otis the Cow
    ("Back at the Barnyard" TV Series)
  • Otis
    ("The Devil's Rejects," Film)

Places

  • Otis Town
    (Massachusetts, USA)
  • Otis Town
    (Colorado, USA)
  • Otis Orchards Village
    (Washington, USA)
  • Otis City
    (Kansas, USA)
  • Otis Community
    (Oregon, USA)
  • Otis Community
    (Indiana, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Otis?

Otis means “wealth,” providing a sense of abundance and success. Individuals named Otis often have a warm, charismatic personality and are seen as nurturing and generous.

What Is the Origin of The Name Otis?

Otis has German and English origins. It is derived from the Germanic name “Odo” or “Otto,” meaning “wealth” or “prosperity,” and it became popular in English-speaking countries in the 18th century.

Otis Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Otis in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6462021#6152022#6512023
Top 3 Rankings#941899#991905#991909

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Otis

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023651
(-36 from 2022)
417
(-38 from 2022)
0.02277
2022615
(+31 from 2021)
455
(+28 from 2021)
0.02429
2021646
(+2 from 2020)
427
(+14 from 2020)
0.02279
2020648
(+58 from 2019)
413
(+62 from 2019)
0.02233
2019706
(+30 from 2018)
351
(+27 from 2018)
0.01826
2018736
(+8 from 2017)
324
(+5 from 2017)
0.01667
2017744
(+5 from 2016)
319
(-5 from 2016)
0.01612
2016749
(+95 from 2015)
324
(+58 from 2015)
0.01600
2015844
(+164 from 2014)
266
(+63 from 2014)
0.01301
20141008
(+55 from 2013)
203
(+26 from 2013)
0.00991
20131063
(-14 from 2012)
177
(-5 from 2012)
0.00876
20121049
(+163 from 2011)
182
(+38 from 2011)
0.00897
20111212
(+164 from 2010)
144
(+22 from 2010)
0.00709
20101376
(-53 from 2009)
122
(-9 from 2009)
0.00594
20091323
(+85 from 2008)
131
(+11 from 2008)
0.00618
20081408
(+36 from 2007)
120
(+9 from 2007)
0.00550
20071444
(+2 from 2006)
111
(+4 from 2006)
0.00501
20061446
(-44 from 2005)
107
(+1 from 2005)
0.00488
20051402
(+216 from 2004)
106
(+26 from 2004)
0.00498
20041618
(-7 from 2003)
80
(+2 from 2003)
0.00379
20031611
(-97 from 2002)
78
(-4 from 2002)
0.00371
20021514
(-329 from 2001)
82
(-33 from 2001)
0.00397
20011185
(+138 from 2000)
115
(+18 from 2000)
0.00556
20001323
(+72 from 1999)
97
(+13 from 1999)
0.00464
19991395
(-206 from 1998)
84
(-20 from 1998)
0.00412
19981189
(-59 from 1997)
104
(-7 from 1997)
0.00513
19971130
(-71 from 1996)
111
(-4 from 1996)
0.00556
19961059
(-16 from 1995)
115
(+1 from 1995)
0.00574
19951043
(-108 from 1994)
114
(-24 from 1994)
0.00567
1994935
(-65 from 1993)
138
(-11 from 1993)
0.00677
1993870
(-20 from 1992)
149
(-6 from 1992)
0.00721
1992850
(-99 from 1991)
155
(-29 from 1991)
0.00738
1991751
(-54 from 1990)
184
(-29 from 1990)
0.00868
1990697
(+11 from 1989)
213
(+20 from 1989)
0.00990
1989708
(-30 from 1988)
193
(+1 from 1988)
0.00921
1988678
(-22 from 1987)
192
(-2 from 1987)
0.00959
1987656
(-46 from 1986)
194
(-19 from 1986)
0.00995
1986610
(+3 from 1985)
213
(+10 from 1985)
0.01108
1985613
(-39 from 1984)
203
(-15 from 1984)
0.01055
1984574
(+25 from 1983)
218
(+13 from 1983)
0.01162
1983599
(-62 from 1982)
205
(-49 from 1982)
0.01100
1982537
(-23 from 1981)
254
(-15 from 1981)
0.01346
1981514
(-22 from 1980)
269
(-27 from 1980)
0.01444
1980492
(-45 from 1979)
296
(-33 from 1979)
0.01596
1979447
(+20 from 1978)
329
(+32 from 1978)
0.01837
1978467
(-5 from 1977)
297
(-5 from 1977)
0.01738
1977462
(-31 from 1976)
302
(-21 from 1976)
0.01767
1976431
(+4 from 1975)
323
(-7 from 1975)
0.01978
1975435
(+22 from 1974)
330
(+21 from 1974)
0.02034
1974457
(-52 from 1973)
309
(-62 from 1973)
0.01895
1973405
(-1 from 1972)
371
(-8 from 1972)
0.02299
1972404
(-9 from 1971)
379
(-37 from 1971)
0.02264
1971395
(-29 from 1970)
416
(-80 from 1970)
0.02288
1970366
(-27 from 1969)
496
(-36 from 1969)
0.02604
1969339
(+8 from 1968)
532
(+35 from 1968)
0.02908
1968347
(+21 from 1967)
497
(+83 from 1967)
0.02799
1967368
(+1 from 1966)
414
(-7 from 1966)
0.02327
1966369
(-18 from 1965)
421
(-51 from 1965)
0.02316
1965351
(-10 from 1964)
472
(-60 from 1964)
0.02491
1964341
No change from 1963
532
(+21 from 1963)
0.02625
1963341
(+25 from 1962)
511
(+35 from 1962)
0.02475
1962366
(-31 from 1961)
476
(-67 from 1961)
0.02265
1961335
(-9 from 1960)
543
(-13 from 1960)
0.02517
1960326
(-16 from 1959)
556
(-62 from 1959)
0.02568
1959310
(-16 from 1958)
618
(-44 from 1958)
0.02853
1958294
(-6 from 1957)
662
(+1 from 1957)
0.03072
1957288
(-10 from 1956)
661
(-45 from 1956)
0.03020
1956278
(-19 from 1955)
706
(-15 from 1955)
0.03289
1955259
(-2 from 1954)
721
(-30 from 1954)
0.03449
1954257
(-11 from 1953)
751
(-16 from 1953)
0.03630
1953246
(+2 from 1952)
767
(+18 from 1952)
0.03831
1952248
(-18 from 1951)
749
(-71 from 1951)
0.03796
1951230
(-9 from 1950)
820
(-11 from 1950)
0.04289
1950221
(+3 from 1949)
831
(+14 from 1949)
0.04569
1949224
(-4 from 1948)
817
(-28 from 1948)
0.04534
1948220
(-3 from 1947)
845
(-25 from 1947)
0.04740
1947217
No change from 1946
870
(+89 from 1946)
0.04684
1946217
(-12 from 1945)
781
(+75 from 1945)
0.04732
1945205
(-8 from 1944)
706
(-53 from 1944)
0.05148
1944197
(+12 from 1943)
759
(+17 from 1943)
0.05464
1943209
(-2 from 1942)
742
(+5 from 1942)
0.05101
1942207
(-12 from 1941)
737
(+1 from 1941)
0.05233
1941195
(+4 from 1940)
736
(+75 from 1940)
0.05865
1940199
(-14 from 1939)
661
(-69 from 1939)
0.05573
1939185
(+5 from 1938)
730
(+12 from 1938)
0.06441
1938190
(-1 from 1937)
718
(+37 from 1937)
0.06318
1937189
(-2 from 1936)
681
(-18 from 1936)
0.06227
1936187
(-5 from 1935)
699
(-31 from 1935)
0.06568
1935182
(-5 from 1934)
730
(-39 from 1934)
0.06825
1934177
(-2 from 1933)
769
(+13 from 1933)
0.07241
1933175
(-1 from 1932)
756
(-56 from 1932)
0.07410
1932174
(+7 from 1931)
812
(+82 from 1931)
0.07557
1931181
(-9 from 1930)
730
(-101 from 1930)
0.06824
1930172
(+4 from 1929)
831
(+35 from 1929)
0.07357
1929176
(-11 from 1928)
796
(-88 from 1928)
0.07187
1928165
(+2 from 1927)
884
(-17 from 1927)
0.07746
1927167
(+1 from 1926)
901
(+23 from 1926)
0.07754
1926168
(-9 from 1925)
878
(-80 from 1925)
0.07665
1925159
(-1 from 1924)
958
(-53 from 1924)
0.08320
1924158
(+7 from 1923)
1011
(+107 from 1923)
0.08648
1923165
(-9 from 1922)
904
(-84 from 1922)
0.07984
1922156
(-5 from 1921)
988
(-13 from 1921)
0.08781
1921151
(-5 from 1920)
1001
(-30 from 1920)
0.08797
1920146
No change from 1919
1031
(+100 from 1919)
0.09366
1919146
(+5 from 1918)
931
(-5 from 1918)
0.09169
1918151
(-6 from 1917)
936
(+24 from 1917)
0.08926
1917145
(-3 from 1916)
912
(+4 from 1916)
0.09507
1916142
(-1 from 1915)
908
(+7 from 1915)
0.09835
1915141
(-1 from 1914)
901
(+192 from 1914)
0.10228
1914140
No change from 1913
709
(+152 from 1913)
0.10376
1913140
(-14 from 1912)
557
(+35 from 1912)
0.10387
1912126
(-4 from 1911)
522
(+220 from 1911)
0.11563
1911122
(-13 from 1910)
302
(+17 from 1910)
0.12511
1910109
(-10 from 1909)
285
(+18 from 1909)
0.13668
190999
(+6 from 1908)
267
(+24 from 1908)
0.15096
1908105
(+15 from 1907)
243
(+44 from 1907)
0.14606
1907120
(-5 from 1906)
199
(+15 from 1906)
0.12549
1906115
(-16 from 1905)
184
(-32 from 1905)
0.12772
190599
(+16 from 1904)
216
(+35 from 1904)
0.15080
1904115
(+2 from 1903)
181
(+13 from 1903)
0.13068
1903117
(-5 from 1902)
168
(-1 from 1902)
0.12991
1902112
(+22 from 1901)
169
(+42 from 1901)
0.12731
1901134
(-24 from 1900)
127
(-85 from 1900)
0.10987
1900110
(-16 from 1899)
212
(+27 from 1899)
0.13076
189994
(+13 from 1898)
185
(+6 from 1898)
0.16060
1898107
(+16 from 1897)
179
(+46 from 1897)
0.13550
1897123
(+12 from 1896)
133
(+9 from 1896)
0.10907
1896135
(-8 from 1895)
124
(-9 from 1895)
0.09607
1895127
(-6 from 1894)
133
(+4 from 1894)
0.10502
1894121
(+2 from 1893)
129
(+5 from 1893)
0.10329
1893123
(+7 from 1892)
124
(-2 from 1892)
0.10244
1892130
(+8 from 1891)
126
(+29 from 1891)
0.09585
1891138
(-16 from 1890)
97
(-22 from 1890)
0.08877
1890122
(-3 from 1889)
119
(+3 from 1889)
0.09942
1889119
(+14 from 1888)
116
No change from 1888
0.09745
1888133
(-1 from 1887)
116
(+19 from 1887)
0.08929
1887132
(+4 from 1886)
97
(-2 from 1886)
0.08874
1886136
(+16 from 1885)
99
(+10 from 1885)
0.08316
1885152
(-19 from 1884)
89
(-18 from 1884)
0.07676
1884133
(+11 from 1883)
107
(+18 from 1883)
0.08718
1883144
(-22 from 1882)
89
(-27 from 1882)
0.07913
1882122
(+17 from 1881)
116
(+27 from 1881)
0.09506
1881139
(+15 from 1880)
89
(+1 from 1880)
0.08220
1880154
First SSA data recorded
88
First SSA data recorded
0.07432

American States Popularity Rankings for Otis

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#11232021#13092022#8352023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#11462021#9392022#9682023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7012005#8152019#8702022

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8462021#11032022#5952023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4841998#5461999#4252001

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4331995#5762017#6592018

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#10122021#7032022#7532023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#9182019#9042020#6342022

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#9512021#10372022#14462023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#7532021#5862022#6332023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3601981#2631984#2591985

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5382021#5542022#4932023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5562020#11382021#8882022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5632021#6482022#7612023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6032021#4852022#7552023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5882020#7872021#6772023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6572021#5462022#6922023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6702021#8402022#5982023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5712021#5822022#8792023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6772020#6382021#5502022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3281960#3171961#1781971

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#7172021#7252022#12072023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#9142020#8892021#5932023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6142021#8842022#8842023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4892020#5542021#6322022

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4472021#3162022#3222023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2511979#2451982#2772017

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3972021#3752022#3512023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3522021#4722022#3192023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3082021#3762022#5102023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4462021#6402022#5482023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3722021#3512022#3842023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3472021#3362022#3302023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7302021#9972022#6212023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1971939#2451958#1982022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5472021#5942022#4572023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2751923#2461932#2271935

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1062021#702022#1172023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2432020#2532022#2602023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1491917#2371933#2741957

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3511969#4902019#4852021

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#821916#2462020#2312022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1591914#1751917#2832023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2061918#1891922

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4422017#4672022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#731939#981945

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2332020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2422022

Popularity Rankings for Otis in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#232020#312021#252022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#902021#872022#752023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1242019#962020#812021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#882021#902022#1152023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2972021#1812022#1522023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2662021#2642022#3122023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3372021#2982022#3702023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3642021#3062022#3432023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4682021#4472023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4592022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6552019#6862022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8832014#7772022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Otis a Name for Boys or Girls?

Otis is traditionally a boy’s name. Its strong and warm feel makes it a favorite for the masculine side.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Otis

Otis in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Otis Redding (Soul Singer, 1941–1967): An iconic American singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and hits like "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay."
  • Otis Williams (Soul Singer, 1941): The sole surviving original member of The Temptations, a legendary soul music group.
  • Otis Blackwell (Songwriter, 1931–2002): An influential American songwriter and pianist who penned classics like "Don't Be Cruel" and "Great Balls of Fire."
  • Otis Nixon (Baseball Player, 1959): An American former professional baseball center fielder known for his speed and stolen bases.
  • Otis Thorpe (Basketball Player, 1962): A retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams, including the Houston Rockets.
  • Otis (Character, "The Andy Griffith Show," 1960 TV Series): The town drunk in Mayberry who frequently locks himself in the jail.
  • "Otis" (2011 Song): A song from the album "Watch the Throne" that samples Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness."
  • Otis Milburn ("Sex Education," 2019 TV Series): A socially awkward teenager who starts an underground sex therapy clinic at his high school.
  • Otis the Cow ("Back at the Barnyard," 2007 TV Series): The main character in this animated series who often gets into trouble while trying to protect the barnyard.
  • Otis (Character, "The Devil's Rejects," 2005 Film): A psychopathic killer in Rob Zombie's horror film series.
  • Otis Town (Massachusetts, USA): A small town in Berkshire County, known for its beautiful lakes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and tight-knit community.
  • Otis Town (Colorado, USA): A statutory town in Washington County, known for its rural charm and agricultural roots.
  • Otis Orchards Villge (Washington, USA): A village in Spokane County, known for its picturesque landscapes and close-knit community.
  • Otis City (Kansas, USA): A small city in Rush County, recognized for its quiet, small-town atmosphere and friendly residents.
  • Otis Community (Oregon, USA): An unincorporated community in Lincoln County, noted for its proximity to scenic coastal areas.
  • Otis Community (Indiana, USA): A small unincorporated community in LaPorte County, known for its rural setting and community spirit.

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