Odin
Every Odin since 1884 — 13,282 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Odin
Odin is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #502 in 2025 with 604 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 13,282 American babies have been named Odin. Its peak came in 2022, when 1,023 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 Odin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Odin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 604 | #502 |
| 2024 | 645 | #478 |
| 2023 | 903 | #361 |
| 2022 | 1,023 | #331 |
| 2021 | 1,009 | #327 |
| 2020 | 992 | #331 |
| 2019 | 1,011 | #331 |
| 2018 | 999 | #336 |
| 2017 | 903 | #366 |
| 2016 | 836 | #383 |
| 2015 | 690 | #447 |
| 2014 | 604 | #475 |
| 2013 | 453 | #572 |
| 2012 | 375 | #639 |
| 2011 | 317 | #718 |
| 2010 | 247 | #858 |
| 2009 | 202 | #983 |
| 2008 | 202 | #983 |
| 2007 | 181 | #1,047 |
| 2006 | 130 | #1,287 |
| 2005 | 108 | #1,388 |
| 2004 | 107 | #1,363 |
| 2003 | 100 | #1,360 |
| 2002 | 87 | #1,468 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,108 |
| 2000 | 42 | #2,319 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,814 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,694 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,584 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,340 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,854 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,116 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,503 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,881 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,904 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,407 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,372 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Odin in 2025?
Odin ranked #502 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 604 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Odin?
13,282 babies have been named Odin in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Odin most popular?
Odin peaked in 2022, when 1,023 newborns received the name.
Is Odin a boy or girl name?
Odin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Odin rising or falling?
Odin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.