Otis Henson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Otis Henson — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Otis Henson 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 Henson: Surname Adam Henson (born 1966), British television presenter Ant Henson (born 1989), British singer-songwriter Basil Henson (1918–1990), British actor Bill Henson (born 1955), Australian photographer Brian Henson (born 1963), American puppeteer, director, and producer Christian Henson (born 1971), British composer David Henson (born 1984), British athlete Deborah Henson-Conant (born 1953), American harpist Dinah Henson (1948–2020), English amateur golfer Drew Henson (born 1980), former Major League Baseball player and American football quarterback Elden Henson (born 1977), American actor Gavi. 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: Henson

English

Surname Adam Henson (born 1966), British television presenter Ant Henson (born 1989), British singer-songwriter Basil Henson (1918–1990), British actor Bill Henson (born 1955), Australian photographer Brian Henson (born 1963), American puppeteer, director, and producer Christian Henson (born 1971), British composer David Henson (born 1984), British athlete Deborah Henson-Conant (born 1953), American harpist Dinah Henson (1948–2020), English amateur golfer Drew Henson (born 1980), former Major League Baseball player and American football quarterback Elden Henson (born 1977), American actor Gavi.

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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 Henson

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 Henson:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Henson?
The surname Henson originates from English. Surname Adam Henson (born 1966), British television presenter Ant Henson (born 1989), British singer-songwriter Basil Henson (1918–1990), British actor Bill Henson (born 1955), Australian photographer Brian Henson (born 1963), American puppeteer, director, and producer Christian Henson (born 1971), British composer David Henson (born 1984), British athlete Deborah Henson-Conant (born 1953), American harpist Dinah Henson (1948–2020), English amateur golfer Drew Henson (born 1980), former Major League Baseball player and American football quarterback Elden Henson (born 1977), American actor Gavi.
How common is the surname Henson?
The surname Henson is shared by approximately 48K people worldwide.
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