Otho
Otho is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Wealth, fortune, or prosperty.
Origin and history
Otho is a classic name of Ancient Germanic origin, historically derived from the element 'od' or 'aud', meaning wealth or fortune. It was famously borne by a brief Roman emperor as well as several medieval European rulers. Although it enjoyed moderate usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has since become extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,328 babies in the United States have been named Otho since 1880. It ranks #2229 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (26.3 %)
- TX (18.1 %)
- VA (13.9 %)
- NC (11.2 %)
- AR (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 214 |
| 1890-1900 | 177 |
| 1900-1910 | 241 |
| 1910-1920 | 755 |
| 1920-1930 | 784 |
| 1930-1940 | 471 |
| 1940-1950 | 285 |
| 1950-1960 | 182 |
| 1960-1970 | 117 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Otho
- Otho Robards: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Marcus Salvius Otho served as the Roman Emperor for three months in the Year of the Four Emperors (69 AD).
- Otho is a Latinized form derived from the same Germanic root that gave rise to Otto and Otis.