Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1913
Othor
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Othor, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1913–1925
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
21 boys have been named Othor since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Othor has been recorded 21 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1925.
- 21 total births
- 1913–1925 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Othor since 1913, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1925.
- 21
- total births
- 1913–1925
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Othor was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
6 babies were named Othor in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Othor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Othor splits its recorded history at 1916: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Othor at a glance
Last recorded 1925Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Othor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1925
- Peak year (1916)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Othor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Othor's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Othor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
16 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 16 births (76% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Othor? ▼
Othor has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1925. 6 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Othor most popular? ▼
Othor was most popular in the 1910s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Othor been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Othor since 1913 -- 13 years through the most recent 1925 data.
What names are similar to Othor? ▼
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 Othor's data
- Othor's decade-level peak was the 1910s (16 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1920s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Othor
Nearby Names Like Othor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Othor
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 Othor side by side: Othor vs Otha Othor vs Otho Othor 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, 1913–1925 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Othor: Baby Name Since 1913 - 21 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/othor. 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 Othor 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.