Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Otavio

Otávio is a Portuguese masculine given name, the equivalent of English Octavian, Octavius or Italian Ottavio. The Portuguese long form Octávio occurs more rarely. The Portuguese diminutive form is Otavinho.

Current Rank
#7,725
Peak Rank
#7,725 (2024)
Total Babies
79
5-Yr Trend
+14%
2007
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#7725
Peak Rank
79
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Otavio

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Otávio is a Portuguese masculine given name, the equivalent of English Octavian, Octavius or Italian Ottavio. The Portuguese long form Octávio occurs more rarely. The Portuguese diminutive form is Otavinho.

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The Story of Otavio

Otavio first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 10 Otavios were born — ranking #7,725 that year. As of 2026, Otavio ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 79 Otavios have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Otavio

Phonetically similar names — useful when Otavio is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Otavio

What does the name Otavio mean?
Otávio is a Portuguese masculine given name, the equivalent of English Octavian, Octavius or Italian Ottavio. The Portuguese long form Octávio occurs more rarely. The Portuguese diminutive form is Otavinho.
How popular is Otavio in 2026?
In 2026, Otavio ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Otavio most popular?
Otavio reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #7,725 that year with 10 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Otavio most popular?
Otavio has historically been most popular in Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Otavio.
Is Otavio a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Otavio is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Otavio?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Otavio include Onan, Joji, Esmael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Otavio

Otavio is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 79 births in the dataset. Otavio's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #7,725. Use the chart and map above to compare Otavio's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.