Othniel
Boy name · #2733 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Othniel? In official American birth records, Othniel has been tracked continuously since 1924, giving it 101 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 47 baby boys were named Othniel, placing it at #2733 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3513, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 38,298 boys born in 2025 was named Othniel.
The 101-year story
Othniel first appears in the Social Security records in 1924, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 64 boys were named Othniel — good for #2167 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Othniel per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Othniel against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Othniel in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Othniel is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Othniel will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Othniel is most common
State-level data for Othniel is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Othniel
Statistically, parents drawn to Othniel tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Noriel, Jatniel, Cassiel, Yasiel, and Yadriel.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Othniel | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2718 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3693 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3293 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3464 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2918 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3025 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2394 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2167 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2755 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3883 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3513 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3038 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4064 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4862 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6578 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7087 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7236 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5767 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5901 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8732 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8299 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8143 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5558 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10667 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8339 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Othniel?
In official American birth records, the name Othniel first appeared in 1924 (over 101 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 101 years.
Is Othniel a popular boy name?
Othniel ranked #2733 among boys in 2025 with 47 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3513.
When was the name Othniel most popular?
Othniel peaked in 2018, when 64 American boys received the name (ranked #2167 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Othniel?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 38,298 newborn American boys was named Othniel. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.