Ottis

Ottis is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Ottis at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ottis

Ottis belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ottis first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #466 in 1903, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 4,458 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ottis in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#466 in 1903
Peak year
1920
Babies named Ottis in 2024
14
Total since 1880
4,458

Ottis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1758 in 2024
Babies named Ottis in 2025
13
Total since 1996
70

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ottis mean?

The meaning of Ottis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ottis a boy or girl name?

Ottis is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ottis?

Ottis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ottis?

Ottis first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #466 in 1903, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].