Otha
Otha is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or inheritance.
Origin and history
Otha is a masculine name derived from Germanic elements associated with wealth or fortune. It was moderately used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare in modern birth records.
Popularity in the United States
6,386 babies in the United States have been named Otha since 1880. It ranks #1510 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (24.1 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- NC (11.1 %)
- GA (8.3 %)
- AL (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 73 |
| 1890-1900 | 146 |
| 1900-1910 | 222 |
| 1910-1920 | 839 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,172 |
| 1930-1940 | 946 |
| 1940-1950 | 961 |
| 1950-1960 | 852 |
| 1960-1970 | 493 |
| 1970-1980 | 298 |
| 1980-1990 | 192 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 59 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Otha
- Otha Turner: Musician
Fun facts
- Otha shares its etymological root with other classical Germanic names like Otto and Otilia.
- Most of the registered births for Otha in the United States occurred before the mid-20th century.