Holding steady.
Popularity of Odean since 1914
Babies named Odean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 60 | 26 |
| 1920s | 160 | 103 |
| 1930s | 93 | 116 |
| 1940s | 48 | 57 |
| 1950s | 11 | 31 |
| 1960s | 5 | 18 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Odean is a rare unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1914. It reached its peak popularity in 1922, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a creative 20th-century invention or an anglicized form of a European surname. In recent decades, usage has been minimal and stable. Despite its obscurity, Odean has a simple, melodic sound that fits with both vintage and modern naming trends.
Odean first appeared in U.S. records in the 1910s and peaked in the 1920s. It may have been coined as a variant of Odin or as a feminine form of Owen, or simply as a creative combination of sounds. No clear linguistic derivation has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Odie, Dean
Sibling names for Odean
Names that share Odean's style, for a brother or sister.
