A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Odilon since 1925
Babies named Odilon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Odilon's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Odilon is a rare French name with Germanic roots, carrying connotations of wealth and nobility. In the United States, it first appeared in 1925, but has never achieved widespread popularity. It has a peak year of 1925, and while it has no rank in recent years due to very low usage, it has been rising since 2022. The name saw a revival in the 1920s and has slowly gained attention again. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unusual name with historical depth and a saintly association.
Odilon is derived from the Germanic element 'od' meaning 'wealth, prosperity' or 'noble,' combined with a diminutive suffix. The name was borne by Saint Odilon, the fifth abbot of Cluny in the 10th century, who is associated with the establishment of All Souls' Day. It has remained in use in French-speaking regions, particularly as a traditional given name.
“Odilon” around the world
Where Odilon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Odi, Lon
Sibling names for Odilon
Names that share Odilon's style, for a brother or sister.
