Boy · #2,465 in 2026

Othmar

Othmar, also spelled Otmar or Ottmar, is a masculine German given name, derived from the Germanic name Audamar, from the elements aud "wealth, prosperity" and mar "fame".

Current Rank
#2,465
Peak Rank
#1,646 (1916)
Total Babies
188
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1912
First Year
1932
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#1646
Peak Rank
188
Total Count
18
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Othmar

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

Othmar, also spelled Otmar or Ottmar, is a masculine German given name, derived from the Germanic name Audamar, from the elements aud "wealth, prosperity" and mar "fame".

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The Story of Othmar

Othmar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 19 Othmars were born — ranking #1,646 that year. As of 2026, Othmar ranks #2,465 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 188 Othmars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Othmar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Othmar 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 Othmar

What does the name Othmar mean?
Othmar, also spelled Otmar or Ottmar, is a masculine German given name, derived from the Germanic name Audamar, from the elements aud "wealth, prosperity" and mar "fame".
How popular is Othmar in 2026?
In 2026, Othmar ranks #2,465 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Othmar most popular?
Othmar reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #1,646 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Othmar most popular?
Othmar has historically been most popular in Indiana, Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Othmar.
Is Othmar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Othmar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Othmar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Othmar include Ruffin, Frederich, Lugene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Othmar

Othmar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 188 births in the dataset. Othmar's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #1,646. Use the chart and map above to compare Othmar'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.