Total births
708
Girls' name · since 1889
Othella
708 babies named Othella in U.S. Social Security records since 1889, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 708
- total births
- 1889–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
708 girls have been named Othella since 1889, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Othella has been recorded 708 times among girls since 1889, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 1973.
- 708 total births
- 1889–1973 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
708 girls have been named Othella since 1889, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1973.
- 708
- total births
- 1889–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Othella was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
34 babies were named Othella in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Othella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Othella's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Othella at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Othella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–1973
- Peak year (1921)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Othella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Othella's strongest decade.
227 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Othella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1900s 16
1900s
16 births
- 1910s
1910s
137 births
- 1920s
1920s
227 births
- 1930s
1930s
149 births
- 1940s
1940s
93 births
- 1950s 58
1950s
58 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 227 births (32% of all-time use).
How Othella compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Othella's total volume
Othella vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Othella by state
Where Othella concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 40 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 19 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Othella's total US births 5.6%
Even split
40 of 708 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Othella? ▼
Since 1889, Social Security records show 708 babies named Othella. The most recent recorded year was 1973. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 34 births.
When was Othella most popular? ▼
Othella was most popular in the 1920s decade with 227 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Othella most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Othella are Texas (40 births), Oklahoma (19 births), Arkansas (6 births).
How long has the name Othella been used? ▼
Records for Othella go back to 1889, giving 85 years of history through 1973.
What names are similar to Othella? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Otha, Othelia, Othel, Othello, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Othella's data
- Othella's decade-level peak was the 1920s (227 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Othellas (40 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Othella
Nearby Names Like Othella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Othella
Otha Girl
1,403 births
Othelia Girl
326 births
Othel Girl
154 births
Othello Girl
116 births
Othell Girl
75 births
Compare Othella side by side: Othella vs Otha Othella vs Othelia Othella vs Othel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1889–1973 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Othella: Baby Name Since 1889 - 708 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/othella. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Othella draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.