Othello
Othello is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Wealthy, fortunate, or prosperous.
Origin and history
Othello is an Italian name derived from Germanic roots associated with wealth or fortune. It is famously recognized worldwide as the title character in William Shakespeare's tragedy. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with consistent, low-volume usage.
Popularity in the United States
687 babies in the United States have been named Othello since 1880. It ranks #3989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1851.
States where it is most popular
- TX (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 69 |
| 1920-1930 | 91 |
| 1930-1940 | 41 |
| 1940-1950 | 65 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 41 |
| 2000-2010 | 64 |
| 2010-2019 | 70 |
| 2020-2029 | 76 |
Famous people named Othello
- Othello Hunter: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Otto, Othie
Fun facts
- The name gained global fame as the protagonist of Shakespeare's classic tragedy Othello.
- It is an Italian diminutive form of names linked to the Old High German root 'ot', meaning wealth or property.