Total births
37
Boys' name · since 1976
Othoniel
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 37 babies named Othoniel, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 37
- total births
- 1976–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Othoniel sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 37 recorded since 1976.
Othoniel has 37 recorded births among boys since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2005.
- 37 total births
- 1976–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
37 boys have been named Othoniel since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 37
- total births
- 1976–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Othoniel was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
8 babies were named Othoniel in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Othoniel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Othoniel splits its recorded history at 1994: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Othoniel at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Othoniel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2005
- Peak year (1977)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Othoniel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Othoniel's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Othoniel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
15 births
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 15 births (41% of all-time use).
Othoniel by state
Where Othoniel concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 13.5% |
California share of Othoniel's total US births 13.5%
5 of 37 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Othoniel? ▼
Othoniel has been given to 37 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 8 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Othoniel most popular? ▼
Othoniel was most popular in the 1970s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Othoniel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Othoniel are California (5 births).
How long has the name Othoniel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Othoniel since 1976 -- 30 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Othoniel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Otha, Otho, Othel, Othniel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Othoniel's data
- Othoniel's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 2000s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Othoniels (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Othoniel
Nearby Names Like Othoniel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Othoniel
Otha Boy
6,386 births
Otho Boy
3,328 births
Othel Boy
732 births
Othniel Boy
#3708 715 births
Othello Boy
#5681 687 births
Compare Othoniel side by side: Othoniel vs Otha Othoniel vs Otho Othoniel vs Othel
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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, 1976–2005 (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. "Othoniel: Baby Name Since 1976 - 37 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/othoniel. 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 Othoniel 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.