Othello Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
85% Masculine / 15% Feminine
Meaning:
Othello means 'baby snake' and is associated with the tragic character from Shakespeare's play.
Meaning of the Name Othello
Othello is a male given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'Othman', meaning 'baby snake'. In Shakespeare's play, Othello is the name of a noble and valiant Moorish general. The name has strong associations with the tragic character from the play, known for his jealousy and manipulation.
Popularity of the Name Othello
The popularity for the name Othello peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 16 births, which ranked number 4,283 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Othello had the most female births in 1919 with 10, which ranked number 3,005 out of 5,559 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1923 with 16, which ranked number 2,020 out of 4,904 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Othello has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 15 births, an increase of 150.00%. Among males, Othello has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 15 births, an increase of 150.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Othello
- 20 Year Trend of Othello: 50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Othello: 150.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Othello: 150.00%
Popularity of Othello by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Othello. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Othello in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Othello is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Othello
- Total Births of Othello: 16 (9.60%)
- Male Births of Othello: 16 (9.60%)
Given the upward trend of Othello over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.60% increase in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. Male births for Othello have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 16 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.60%.