Odessa
girl name#1192 in 2025Odessa entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #278 in 1908, ranks #1192 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1192
rank today
#278
peak (1908)
193
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #473 |
| 1890s | #394 |
| 1900s | #311 |
| 1910s | #305 |
| 1920s | #330 |
| 1930s | #422 |
| 1940s | #592 |
| 1950s | #907 |
| 1960s | #1388 |
| 1970s | #1843 |
| 1980s | #2388 |
| 1990s | #2794 |
| 2000s | #2957 |
| 2010s | #2670 |
| 2020s | #1606 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Odessa has been most popular in CA, PA, WA.
Living bearers
About 6,800 people named Odessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Odessa alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Odessa in 2025?
- Odessa ranks #1192 among US girl names in 2025, with 193 babies given the name.
- When was the name Odessa most popular?
- Odessa peaked in 1908, reaching #278 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Odessa with classmates?
- Odessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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