Otavious
An African name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Otavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Otavious today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Otavious births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Otavious. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Otavious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,850
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Otavious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Otavious by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Otavious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Otavious
The name Otavious has its origins in the Latin language. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "octavus," which means "eighth." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to the eighth-born child in a family.
In ancient Roman times, the name Otavius (with a slightly different spelling) was used as a praenomen, which was the personal name given to a Roman citizen. It was a relatively uncommon name during that era, but it did appear in some historical records and inscriptions.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear this name was Gaius Octavius Thurinus, a Roman statesman who lived in the 3rd century BC. He served as a military tribune and was involved in the Second Punic War against Carthage.
Another notable person with this name was Marcus Octavius Herennius, a Roman jurist and scholar who lived in the 1st century BC. He was a renowned legal expert and wrote several treatises on Roman law.
In the realm of literature, the name Otavius appeared in the works of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus. One of his comedies, "Aulularia," featured a character named Otavius.
Fast forward to the Renaissance period, and we find Ottaviano Petrucci, an Italian printer and publisher who lived from 1466 to 1539. He was a pioneer in the field of music printing and is credited with publishing the first book of printed music using movable type.
Another historical figure with a similar name was Ottavio Piccolomini, an Italian nobleman, and military leader who lived from 1599 to 1656. He played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War and was a prominent figure in the Imperial Army of the Holy Roman Empire.
It's worth noting that while the name Otavious (with the specific spelling) is relatively uncommon, variations such as Octavius and Ottavio have been used throughout history, particularly in Latin-derived languages and cultures.
People
Otavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Otavious as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Otavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Otavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Otavious going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Otavious a common name?
We classify Otavious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Otavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Otavious was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Otavious is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Otavious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Otavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Otavious in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Otavious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Otavious in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Otavious can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Otavious?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.