Odin
Odin first appears in US records in 1884. It peaked in 2022, when 1,023 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 604.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Odin popular?
Rising Odin has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 5,176 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,435 | |
| 2000s | 1,209 | |
| 1990s | 118 | |
| 1980s | 67 | |
| 1970s | 66 | |
| 1960s | 18 | |
| 1940s | 11 | |
| 1930s | 12 | |
| 1920s | 66 | |
| 1910s | 88 | |
| 1900s | 10 | |
| 1880s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Odin mean?
Odin is the chief Norse god; the name is linked to “frenzy,” “fury” and “inspiration.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Odin mean?
Odin means Frenzy, inspiration. Odin is the chief Norse god; the name is linked to “frenzy,” “fury” and “inspiration.”
What is the origin of the name Odin?
Odin is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Odin?
Odin is pronounced “OH-din.”
Is Odin a boy or a girl name?
Odin is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Odin a popular name right now?
Odin has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Odin?
In 2025, Odin ranked #502 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Odin most popular?
Odin was most popular in 2022, when about 1,023 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Odin?
Names similar to Odin include Magnus, Bjorn, Leif, Ivar, Thor.
What names go well with Odin?
Norse names that pair well with Odin include Eric, Erik, Freya, Astrid, Ingrid.