Son of Osgood or a diminutive of Otis
Commonly used as a diminutive of names starting with 'O', such as Otis or Osgood. It gained significant cultural recognition in the mid-20th century through television. The name is often associated with a sense of youthful innocence and rural charm.
About 29 boys were named Opie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Son of Sheriff Andy Taylor · The Andy Griffith Show
Member of the SAMCRO motorcycle club · Sons of Anarchy
American clarinetist and bandleader
