English surname turned given name, from the Greek Otes or Old French Ode meaning 'wealth'; associated with singer Otis Redding, giving it soulful American cachet.
Vibe
playful
How it ages.
Ages exceptionally well - vintage American with roots cool enough to sustain it.
The cultural moment.
Rising in the US and UK since 2010 as blues and soul-era names revive. Currently ranks #31 in the Netherlands and #70 in the UK.