Otto is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #507 in 2011 with 71 recorded births. This places Otto in the top 8% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 469 births ranking #113. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 407.1%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 4,871 boys born was named Otto. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Otto is a compact historic name meaning wealth or fortune. It feels strong, neat, and distinctly European.
The name was borne by several German kings and emperors, giving it real medieval and political history. Its symmetry and brevity have helped it appeal strongly in modern naming too.