Odysseus
From Ancient Greek Ὀδυσσεύς (Odusseús).
Every Odysseus since 1999 — 526 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Odysseus
Odysseus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,870 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 526 American babies have been named Odysseus. Its peak came in 2025, when 44 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 Odysseus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Odysseus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,870 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,147 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,846 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,041 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,162 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2,828 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,890 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,583 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,198 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,958 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,371 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,593 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,724 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,652 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,163 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,970 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,063 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,050 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,518 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,331 |
| 2005 | — | — |
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| 2003 | 7 | #9,348 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,125 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,978 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Odysseus mean?
From Ancient Greek Ὀδυσσεύς (Odusseús).
How popular is the name Odysseus in 2025?
Odysseus ranked #2,870 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Odysseus?
526 babies have been named Odysseus in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Odysseus most popular?
Odysseus peaked in 2025, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Odysseus a boy or girl name?
Odysseus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Odysseus rising or falling?
Odysseus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.