Holding steady.
Popularity of Odessie since 1897
Babies named Odessie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Odessie's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 65 |
| 1910s | 150 |
| 1920s | 243 |
| 1930s | 96 |
| 1940s | 37 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Odessie is a rare feminine name with Greek origins, likely derived from Odysseus, the hero of Homer's Odyssey. First recorded in the United States in 1897, it reached its peak popularity in 1904, during the first decade of the 20th century. The name has remained consistently uncommon, never appearing in the top 1000 names, and its usage has been stable with no signs of revival. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unusual name with literary and historical undertones.
Odessie is likely a feminine diminutive of Odysseus, the legendary Greek hero of Homer's Odyssey. The name Odysseus itself is of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Greek verb 'odyssomai' meaning 'to be angry' or 'to hate'. Alternatively, Odessie may have been influenced by the Black Sea port city of Odessa, which was named after the ancient Greek colony of Odessos. The name saw modest use in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Odie, Dessie, Oda
Sibling names for Odessie
Names that share Odessie's style, for a brother or sister.
