Masculine dossier · first seen 1913
Othello
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1923
Peak births
16
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Othello
How many people are named Othello?
An estimated 407 living Americans are named Othello.
How rare is Othello?
Othello is very rare among babies today, with 8 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 50% from its 1923 peak.
How old is the typical Othello?
The median age of a living American named Othello is approximately 26 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 54 years old.
Is Othello still popular?
Yes — Othello is currently rising in popularity, with 8 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.3× higher than the previous decade.
1913Peak 19232025
Peak year
1923
Decline from peak
50%
2025
8
All-time
687