Othelia vs Othel
Side-by-side comparison of Othelia and Othel — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Othelia | Othel |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 326 | 732 |
| Peak Year | 1917 | 1921 |
| Peak Year Births | 19 | 39 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1895 | 1906 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Othelia | Othel |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | 7 | — |
| 1900ss | 20 | 18 |
| 1910ss | 98 | 184 |
| 1920ss | 104 | 238 |
| 1930ss | 58 | 126 |
| 1940ss | 27 | 96 |
| 1950ss | 12 | 39 |
| 1960ss | — | 31 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1895–1952.