How popular is the name Odel in 2025?

Odel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Odel most popular?

Odel peaked in 1925, reaching #2193 among US boy names.

Odel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Odel entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2193 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2193

peak (1925)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Odel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Odel alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Odel in 2025?: Odel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Odel most popular?: Odel peaked in 1925, reaching #2193 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Odel with classmates?: Odel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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