Otilia
Every Otilia since 1893 — 1,696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Otilia
Otilia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,492 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 1,696 American babies have been named Otilia. Its peak came in 1935, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Otilia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Otilia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,492 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,822 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,381 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,937 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,864 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,392 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,158 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,374 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,651 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,928 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,755 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,869 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,468 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,448 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,381 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,958 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,410 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,470 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,111 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,708 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,933 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,129 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,543 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,559 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,712 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,090 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,154 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,080 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,846 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,225 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,638 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,726 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,607 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,873 |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,276 |
| 1935 | 36 | #1,195 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,858 |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,689 |
| 1920 | 24 | #1,740 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,867 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,599 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,161 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,156 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Otilia
- Otilia Bădescu Table tennis player · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Otilia in 2025?
Otilia ranked #6,492 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Otilia?
1,696 babies have been named Otilia in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Otilia most popular?
Otilia peaked in 1935, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Otilia a boy or girl name?
Otilia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Otilia rising or falling?
Otilia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Otilia?
Well-known people named Otilia include Otilia Bădescu (table tennis player).