Otis Demaria

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Otis Demaria — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Otis Demaria 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 Demaria: Anthony J. DeMaria (1931–2025), American optical physicist and laser researcher Attilio Demaría (1909–1990), Italian Argentine footballer Chris Demaria (born 1980), American baseball player David DeMaría (born 1976), Spanish singer and songwriter Félix Demaría (born 1912), Argentine professional footballer Fernando Demaría (born 1928), Argentine poet, philosopher and classical scholar Michael DeMaria (born 1962) American psychologist, author, and musician Peter DeMaria (born 1960), American architect Tatiana DeMaria (born ?), British songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, . 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: Demaria

Italian

Anthony J. DeMaria (1931–2025), American optical physicist and laser researcher Attilio Demaría (1909–1990), Italian Argentine footballer Chris Demaria (born 1980), American baseball player David DeMaría (born 1976), Spanish singer and songwriter Félix Demaría (born 1912), Argentine professional footballer Fernando Demaría (born 1928), Argentine poet, philosopher and classical scholar Michael DeMaria (born 1962) American psychologist, author, and musician Peter DeMaria (born 1960), American architect Tatiana DeMaria (born ?), British songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, .

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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 Demaria

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 Demaria:

6
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Demaria?
The surname Demaria originates from Italian. Anthony J. DeMaria (1931–2025), American optical physicist and laser researcher Attilio Demaría (1909–1990), Italian Argentine footballer Chris Demaria (born 1980), American baseball player David DeMaría (born 1976), Spanish singer and songwriter Félix Demaría (born 1912), Argentine professional footballer Fernando Demaría (born 1928), Argentine poet, philosopher and classical scholar Michael DeMaria (born 1962) American psychologist, author, and musician Peter DeMaria (born 1960), American architect Tatiana DeMaria (born ?), British songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, .
What are the origins of the name Otis Demaria?
The name Otis Demaria combines two different traditions: the first name Otis has English roots, while the surname Demaria originates from Italian.
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