Ottis
Ottis is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Wealth, fortune, or prosperous.
Origin and history
Ottis is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived as a variant of Otis or Otto. Historically derived from roots associated with wealth or fortune, it saw modest usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains an uncommon vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,473 babies in the United States have been named Ottis since 1880. It ranks #1855 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1853.
States where it is most popular
- KY (16.4 %)
- AL (15.7 %)
- MS (15.5 %)
- NC (11.7 %)
- GA (11.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 55 |
| 1890-1900 | 102 |
| 1900-1910 | 151 |
| 1910-1920 | 719 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,080 |
| 1930-1940 | 739 |
| 1940-1950 | 561 |
| 1950-1960 | 367 |
| 1960-1970 | 221 |
| 1970-1980 | 168 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 31 |
| 2010-2019 | 52 |
| 2020-2029 | 74 |
Famous people named Ottis
- Ottis Anderson: American football player, Super Bowl MVP
- Ottis Toole: Criminal figure
Fun facts
- Ottis developed as a spelling variation of Otis, both tracing back to the Germanic root element 'od' meaning wealth.
- The name was most commonly given in the United States during the early 1900s before declining in overall usage.