Total births
715
Boys' name · since 1924
Othniel
Othniel has 715 recorded births since 1924 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3708
- among boys today
- 715
- born since 1924
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
715 babies have been named Othniel since 1924, making it today's #3708 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Othniel recorded 715 times among boys since 1924, holding rank #3708 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2025.
- #3708 among boys today
- 715 born since 1924
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Othniel is currently the #3708 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 715 born since 1924, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3708
- among boys today
- 715
- born since 1924
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Othniel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3708
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Othniel was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
64 babies were named Othniel in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Othniel compares
715 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Othniel's all-time total is 95% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Othniel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 715 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 23 | 22,252 |
Othniel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Othniel's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 83% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 17%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 64, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Othniel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,708
Active since
1924
Othniel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Othniel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Othniel's strongest decade.
325 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Othniel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
- 2000s 89
2000s
89 births
- 2010s
2010s
325 births
- 2020s
2020s
226 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 325 births (45% of all-time use).
How Othniel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Othniel's total volume
Othniel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Othniel by state
Where Othniel concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 44 | 6.2% |
| #2 | California | | 14 | 2.0% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Florida | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Othniel's total US births 6.2%
Even split
44 of 715 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Othniel appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Othniel? ▼
715 babies have been named Othniel since 1924. It currently ranks #3708 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 64 births.
When was Othniel most popular? ▼
Othniel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 325 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Othniel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Othniel are Texas (44 births), California (14 births), New Jersey (12 births).
How long has the name Othniel been used? ▼
Records for Othniel go back to 1924, giving 102 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Othniel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Otha, Otho, Othel, Othello, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Othniel's data
- Othniel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (325 total births) through the 2020s (226) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Othniels (44 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 Othniel
Nearby Names Like Othniel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Othniel
Otha Boy
6,386 births
Otho Boy
3,328 births
Othel Boy
732 births
Othello Boy
#5681 687 births
Othman Boy
#4018 536 births
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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, 1924–2025 (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. "Othniel: #3708 Boys' Name - 715 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/othniel. 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 Othniel 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.