Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Otelia
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1923
Peak births
35
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19232025
Quick answers about Otelia
How many people are named Otelia?
Based on SSA birth records through 1982, an estimated 242 Americans born with the name Otelia may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1982.
How rare is Otelia?
Otelia has not appeared in SSA records since 1982. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Otelia?
The median age of a living American named Otelia is approximately 76 years, with most bearers falling between 66 and 84 years old.
Is Otelia still popular?
No. Otelia is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1982.
Peak year
1923
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,184