Odom
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,956 in 1917
0 babies were named Odom in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryOdom first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1917, when it reached #2,956.
About the name Odom
Odom is a boy name of English and Ghanaian origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-dom”. US birth records list Odom for boys from 1915 to 1931, in 6 of those 17 years. Its best year was 1917, when it ranked #2,956 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1931, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesGhanaian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.1 | 318,471 boys |
| 1920s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 1930s | 2.4 | 416,667 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 Odom
What is the origin of the name Odom?
Odom has English, Ghanaian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Odom a boy or girl name?
Odom is a boy name.
How popular is the name Odom?
Odom is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1931. It peaked at #2,956 in 1917.