Oden
Every Oden since 1912 — 1,574 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oden
Oden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,033 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,574 American babies have been named Oden. Its peak came in 2022, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Oden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2,033 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,227 |
| 2023 | 90 | #1,800 |
| 2022 | 102 | #1,691 |
| 2021 | 91 | #1,768 |
| 2020 | 81 | #1,844 |
| 2019 | 82 | #1,847 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,075 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1,909 |
| 2016 | 89 | #1,750 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,012 |
| 2014 | 71 | #2,013 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,245 |
| 2012 | 50 | #2,512 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2,837 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,773 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3,455 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,617 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3,120 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,006 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,907 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,968 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,073 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,320 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,826 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,977 |
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| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,502 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,078 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,725 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,570 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oden in 2025?
Oden ranked #2,033 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oden?
1,574 babies have been named Oden in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oden most popular?
Oden peaked in 2022, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Oden a boy or girl name?
Oden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oden rising or falling?
Oden is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.