Othel
Othel is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Wealth, fortune, or ancestral heritage.
Origin and history
Othel is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning wealth, fortune, or heritage. Historically used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become extremely rare. Today, it stands out as an unusual vintage choice with soft phonetic qualities.
Popularity in the United States
732 babies in the United States have been named Othel since 1880. It ranks #3944 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AR (34.2 %)
- OK (30.2 %)
- MO (14.1 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- AL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 184 |
| 1920-1930 | 238 |
| 1930-1940 | 126 |
| 1940-1950 | 96 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 31 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Othel is derived from the Old High German element 'odal', meaning ancestral property, estate, or wealth.
- Most U.S. birth records for Othel date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.