How popular is the name Odessa in 2025?

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

When was the name Odessa most popular?

Odessa peaked in 1908, reaching #1373 among US boy names.

Odessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Odessa entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1373 in 1908, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1373

peak (1908)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Odessa alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Odessa in 2025?: Odessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Odessa most popular?: Odessa peaked in 1908, reaching #1373 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Odessa with classmates?: Odessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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