Otis Cookson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Otis Cookson — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Otis Cookson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Otis is a masculine given name of English origin. Otis is a male given name derived from an English surname, which was in turn derived from Ode, a variant form of Odo and Otto. The name also has origins in the Ars Goetia, it is a variation of the name Botis. Otis is also a male nickname from Otieno, with its roots in the Luo tribe in Kenya. Otis Armstrong (1950–2021), American football player Otis Birdsong (born 1955), American former National Basketball Association player, member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame Otis R. The surname Cookson: Henry Cookson (born 1975), British explorer and adventurer Brian Cookson (born 1951), British cyclist, and president of British Cycling Dame Catherine Cookson (1906–1998), English romance novelist Edgar Christopher Cookson (1883–1915), British naval officer, awarded the Victoria Cross Harry Cookson (1869–1922), English footballer Isaac Cookson (foundryman) (1679–1743), English industrialist, founder of the Cookson Group Isaac Cookson (politician) (1817–1870), merchant and New Zealand politician Oliver Cookson (born 1979), British entrepreneur, founder of Myprotein Peter Cookson (1913–1990), Am. Otis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 62K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Otis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Otis

English

Otis is a male given name derived from an English surname, which was in turn derived from Ode, a variant form of Odo and Otto. The name also has origins in the Ars Goetia, it is a variation of the name Botis. Otis is also a male nickname from Otieno, with its roots in the Luo tribe in Kenya. Otis Armstrong (1950–2021), American football player Otis Birdsong (born 1955), American former National Basketball Association player, member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame Otis R.

Surname: Cookson

English

Henry Cookson (born 1975), British explorer and adventurer Brian Cookson (born 1951), British cyclist, and president of British Cycling Dame Catherine Cookson (1906–1998), English romance novelist Edgar Christopher Cookson (1883–1915), British naval officer, awarded the Victoria Cross Harry Cookson (1869–1922), English footballer Isaac Cookson (foundryman) (1679–1743), English industrialist, founder of the Cookson Group Isaac Cookson (politician) (1817–1870), merchant and New Zealand politician Oliver Cookson (born 1979), British entrepreneur, founder of Myprotein Peter Cookson (1913–1990), Am.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Otis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Otis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Otis Cookson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Otis Cookson:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Otis?
The first name Otis originates from English. Otis is a male given name derived from an English surname, which was in turn derived from Ode, a variant form of Odo and Otto. The name also has origins in the Ars Goetia, it is a variation of the name Botis. Otis is also a male nickname from Otieno, with its roots in the Luo tribe in Kenya. Otis Armstrong (1950–2021), American football player Otis Birdsong (born 1955), American former National Basketball Association player, member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame Otis R.
When was Otis most popular?
The name Otis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cookson?
The surname Cookson originates from English. Henry Cookson (born 1975), British explorer and adventurer Brian Cookson (born 1951), British cyclist, and president of British Cycling Dame Catherine Cookson (1906–1998), English romance novelist Edgar Christopher Cookson (1883–1915), British naval officer, awarded the Victoria Cross Harry Cookson (1869–1922), English footballer Isaac Cookson (foundryman) (1679–1743), English industrialist, founder of the Cookson Group Isaac Cookson (politician) (1817–1870), merchant and New Zealand politician Oliver Cookson (born 1979), British entrepreneur, founder of Myprotein Peter Cookson (1913–1990), Am.
How common is the surname Cookson?
The surname Cookson is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.
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