Othella vs Othel
Side-by-side comparison of Othella and Othel — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Othella | Othel |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 708 | 732 |
| Peak Year | 1921 | 1921 |
| Peak Year Births | 34 | 39 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1889 | 1906 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Othella | Othel |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 7 | — |
| 1900ss | 16 | 18 |
| 1910ss | 137 | 184 |
| 1920ss | 227 | 238 |
| 1930ss | 149 | 126 |
| 1940ss | 93 | 96 |
| 1950ss | 58 | 39 |
| 1960ss | 16 | 31 |
| 1970ss | 5 | — |
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, 1889–1973.