Odin
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
Meaningfrenzy, inspiration · Old Norse
- US rank
- #501
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #327 in 2021
604 babies were named Odin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 170 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Odin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Odin, 604 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Odin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOdin first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #327.
- Then vs nowOdin is 17× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 46,729 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,828.
- TrendOdin has slipped 170 places over the last five years and now sits at #501. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedOdin is most popular in Wyoming, where it ranks #89, followed by South Dakota (#127) and North Dakota (#152). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
- MeaningIn Old Norse, Odin means “frenzy, inspiration”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
- OriginOdin is the #9 most popular Scandinavian boy name in the US. That's out of 259 Scandinavian boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Odin
Odin is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “frenzy, inspiration”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-din”. US birth records list Odin for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 81 of those 142 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #327 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #501, with 604 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 8.7 | 114,504 boys |
| 1900s | 7.9 | 127,226 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 84,602 boys |
| 1920s | 6.0 | 166,945 boys |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 892,857 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,265,823 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 1970s | 4.1 | 245,098 boys |
| 1980s | 3.7 | 273,224 boys |
| 1990s | 6.1 | 163,666 boys |
| 2000s | 60 | 16,617 boys |
| 2010s | 345 | 2,899 boys |
| 2020s | 499 | 2,005 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Odin
What does the name Odin mean?
Odin means “frenzy, inspiration” in Old Norse.
What is the origin of the name Odin?
Odin has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Odin a boy or girl name?
Odin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Odin?
Odin ranked #501 for US boys in 2025, given to 604 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#327).