Declining since 2017, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Odyn since 2008
Babies named Odyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 177 |
| 2020s | 144 |
Meaning & origin
Odyn is a modern respelling of Odin, the name of the supreme Norse god. First recorded in the United States in 2008, it reached its peak rank of 4,857 in 2018 and has been declining in use since 2017. As of 2025, the name is given to about 1 in 85,404 boys, placing it well outside the top 1,000. Its top states of use are not concentrated in any particular region, suggesting broad but sparse adoption. The name appeals to parents drawn to Norse mythology and contemporary, streamlined spellings. Unlike the traditional spelling Odin, which has entered the top 300, Odyn remains a rare choice, offering a distinctive alternative.
Odyn is a modern respelling of Odin, which comes from Old Norse Óðinn, derived from óðr, meaning 'frenzy, inspiration, fury.' In Norse mythology, Odin is the god of wisdom, war, and death. The spelling Odyn likely emerged in the 2000s as part of a trend of creative, mythological names with simplified spellings. It has been used in the United States since 2008.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Odi, Ody, Dyn
Variants: Odin
Sibling names for Odyn
Names that share Odyn's style, for a brother or sister.
