Odin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Odin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Odin?
Odin is spelled O-D-I-N. The name has 4 letters.
Odin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Odin may derive from the Old Norse word “óðr,” which can mean “fury,” “poetry,” or “inspiration.”
- Origin
- Odin is commonly associated with Old Norse origins, where it appears as the name of a principal deity in Norse mythological texts.
- Pronunciation
- OH-din · 2 syllables
Odin Popularity in 2025
Rank#501
Recorded Births604
- Boys usage fell 25 places to #501 and recorded 41 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Odin Mean?
Odin may derive from the Old Norse word “óðr,” which can mean “fury,” “poetry,” or “inspiration.”
Origin: Odin is commonly associated with Old Norse origins, where it appears as the name of a principal deity in Norse mythological texts.
How Do You Pronounce Odin?
PronunciationOH-din
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Odin?
- History
- The name Odin appears prominently in Norse mythology and sagas, which document the beliefs and stories of the Norse people.
Odin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 604 | #501 |
| 2024 | Boys | 645 | #476 |
| 2023 | Boys | 903 | #361 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,023 | #331 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,009 | #327 |
| 2020 | Boys | 992 | #331 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,011 | #331 |
| 2018 | Boys | 999 | #336 |
| 2017 | Boys | 903 | #365 |
| 2016 | Boys | 836 | #383 |
| 2015 | Boys | 690 | #444 |
| 2014 | Boys | 604 | #475 |
| 2013 | Boys | 453 | #572 |
| 2012 | Boys | 375 | #638 |
| 2011 | Boys | 317 | #718 |
| 2010 | Boys | 247 | #857 |
| 2009 | Boys | 202 | #982 |
| 2008 | Boys | 202 | #983 |
| 2007 | Boys | 181 | #1,038 |
| 2006 | Boys | 130 | #1,284 |
| 2005 | Boys | 108 | #1,381 |
| 2004 | Boys | 107 | #1,359 |
| 2003 | Boys | 100 | #1,356 |
| 2002 | Boys | 87 | #1,459 |
When Was Odin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
1,023 recorded births
National rank #331
2019 · Boys
1,011 recorded births
National rank #331
2021 · Boys
1,009 recorded births
National rank #327
2018 · Boys
999 recorded births
National rank #336
Where Odin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #89 | 5 |
| SD | #127 | 10 |
| ND | #152 | 8 |
| MN | #186 | 35 |
| WI | #262 | 22 |
| MI | #307 | 31 |
| OH | #340 | 33 |
| CO | #346 | 18 |