Otto is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #277 in 2025 with 1,241 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,241 births ranking #277. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,672.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,376 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.