Othniel, originating from Hebrew, is a name of historic significance. It translates to 'strength of God,' reflecting its divine and powerful connotations. In the Bible, Othniel was the first judge of Israel, demonstrating courage and fortitude in his leadership role. This name's rarity in modern times adds to its uniqueness and timelessness.
The name Othniel experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 2010s to the present day. While there were only sporadic instances of its usage between 1924 and 2010, with fewer than 15 occurrences each year, it began to gain traction in 2011 with 12 births. This upward trend continued into the 2010s and 2020s, reaching a peak of 64 births in 2018, followed by 44 in 2017 and 55 in 2019. Despite a slight dip in recent years (38 in 2020, 42 in 2021, and 33 in 2022), Othniel has become notably more common, with totals of 36 births in 2023 as of now. In total, there have been 637 births named Othniel since 1924.