Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Ottis
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1920
Peak births
130
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Ottis
How many people are named Ottis?
An estimated 1,088 living Americans are named Ottis.
How rare is Ottis?
Ottis is very rare among babies today, with 15 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 88.5% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Ottis?
The median age of a living American named Ottis is approximately 61 years, with most bearers falling between 44 and 75 years old.
Is Ottis still popular?
Yes — Ottis is currently rising in popularity, with 15 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 4.5× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Ottis most common?
Ottis has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 7.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
88.5%
2025
15
All-time
4,473