Holding steady.
Popularity of Odesser since 1911
Babies named Odesser per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 59 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Odesser is a rare American name first recorded in 1911, with no subsequent births in recent years. It has never appeared in the national top 1000, reflecting its extreme rarity. The name's peak (and only) year of recorded use is 1911, after which it virtually disappeared. Odesser may have been a one-time invention or a variant of Odessa, a place name that saw modest use in the early 20th century. Given the lack of data, its trajectory is considered stable (or flat), with no notable revival. Its origins are best described as Modern English, likely a creative respelling or elaboration.
The name Odesser is a rare coinage that first appeared in the United States in 1911. It may have been inspired by the city of Odessa, Ukraine, or as a feminine variant of Odessa, itself a place name of Greek origin meaning 'long journey.' However, given its earliest recorded use in the 20th century, it is best classified as a modern invented name with no clear etymological root.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Odessa
Sibling names for Odesser
Names that share Odesser's style, for a brother or sister.
