A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Odie since 1880
Babies named Odie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Odie's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 91 | 93 |
| 1890s | 172 | 132 |
| 1900s | 242 | 157 |
| 1910s | 402 | 426 |
| 1920s | 337 | 491 |
| 1930s | 195 | 359 |
| 1940s | 107 | 284 |
| 1950s | 25 | 256 |
| 1960s | 18 | 125 |
| 1970s | 0 | 112 |
| 1980s | 0 | 62 |
| 1990s | 0 | 20 |
| 2000s | 0 | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 | 35 |
| 2020s | 0 | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Odie is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1880. Its peak year was 1899, after which it declined steadily before beginning a revival around 2013. By 2025, its rank was 5,399, with an incidence of about 1 in 100,475 births. The name's trend shows a slow but consistent upward trajectory in recent years. Odie is not associated with any particular state or region, as it has not ranked among the top names in any state. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely originated as a nickname for names like Otto or Odell, giving it English and German roots. The name's modern revival may be influenced by its use in popular culture, though such connections are not definitively established.
Odie is a short form or nickname for names such as Otto or Odell, though it may also have originated as a standalone given name. Its earliest recorded use in the United States dates to 1880. The name saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, then declined before a recent revival beginning around 2013.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ody, Odey
Sibling names for Odie
Names that share Odie's style, for a brother or sister.
