Odin
boy name#501 in 2025Odin entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #327 in 2021, ranks #501 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1884–2025
#501
rank today
#327
peak (2021)
604
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #848 |
| 1900s | #1185 |
| 1910s | #2179 |
| 1920s | #3408 |
| 1930s | #3533 |
| 1940s | #3331 |
| 1960s | #3724 |
| 1970s | #4376 |
| 1980s | #5115 |
| 1990s | #5362 |
| 2000s | #1423 |
| 2010s | #512 |
| 2020s | #388 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Odin has been most popular in CA, TX, MN.
Living bearers
About 13,000 people named Odin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Odin is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Odin in 2025?
- Odin ranks #501 among US boy names in 2025, with 604 babies given the name.
- When was the name Odin most popular?
- Odin peaked in 2021, reaching #327 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Odin with classmates?
- Odin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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