Otis is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #71 in 2025 with 726 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 842 births ranking #68. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,925.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 375 boys born was named Otis. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Otis is a compact vintage name usually linked to wealth. It has a cool, easy rhythm that has helped it return to favour.
The name first became familiar through surname use and older Germanic roots, then re-emerged in modern naming as part of the revival of short antique-sounding boys' names.