Othniel
Othniel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lion of God or strength of God.
Origin and history
Othniel is a traditional Biblical Hebrew name meaning 'lion of God' or 'force of God'. In the Old Testament, Othniel was the first recorded judge of Israel. Though historically rare in the United States, it has seen a modest increase in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
715 babies in the United States have been named Othniel since 1880. It ranks #3961 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1701.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.9 %)
- CA (12.4 %)
- NJ (10.6 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 42 |
| 2000-2010 | 89 |
| 2010-2019 | 325 |
| 2020-2029 | 226 |
Fun facts
- In the Book of Judges, Othniel son of Kenaz delivers Israel from the King of Aram-Naharaim.
- The suffix '-el' refers to God, a common feature in classical Hebrew names.