At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1943 (#3,538)
- Babies in 1943
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #837 in 1882
- First recorded
- 1882
Meaning of Ott
Ott is a male name with German origins. A variation of this name is Otto. In the United States, data shows that the name Ott has been given to baby boys since the late 19th century. Although it hasn't been ranked consistently throughout the years, it has remained a moderately popular choice for parents. With its strong German heritage and unique charm, Ott carries an association of strength and individuality.
How to pronounce Ott
German
- Pronounced ot /ɔt/
Popularity of Ott in the U.S.
Ott was last recorded in the U.S. in 1943, ranked #3,538 with 5 babies. It peaked at #837 in 1882. It first appears in the records in 1882.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1882–1943 14 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | 3,538 | back (not recorded in 1924–1942) |
| 1923 | 8 | 3,175 | ▲ 1,132 |
| 1922 | 5 | 4,307 | ▲ 15 |
| 1921 | 5 | 4,322 | ▼ 1,557 |
| 1920 | 10 | 2,765 | back (not recorded in 1919) |
| 1918 | 5 | 4,179 | ▼ 634 |
| 1917 | 6 | 3,545 | ▼ 368 |
| 1916 | 7 | 3,177 | ▲ 215 |
| 1915 | 6 | 3,392 | back (not recorded in 1901–1914) |
| 1900 | 5 | 1,310 | back (not recorded in 1893–1899) |
| 1892 | 5 | 1,066 | ▼ 225 |
| 1891 | 6 | 841 | back (not recorded in 1888–1890) |
| 1887 | 5 | 921 | back (not recorded in 1883–1886) |
| 1882 | 6 | 837 | new |
Notable people named Ott
- Ott Tanak is an Estonian rally driver who won the 2019 World Rally Championship.
- Ott Lepland is an Estonian singer who won Eesti otsib superstaari in 2009 and placed sixth at Eurovision 2012 with Kuula.
- Ott Defoe is a professional bass fisherman from Knoxville, Tennessee.