Odell
Every Odell since 1883 — 19,034 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Odell
Odell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,495 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 19,034 American babies have been named Odell — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1922, when 534 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Odell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Odell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 23 | #4,495 |
| 2024 | — | — | 22 | #4,666 |
| 2023 | — | — | 25 | #4,306 |
| 2022 | — | — | 21 | #4,809 |
| 2021 | — | — | 31 | #3,628 |
| 2020 | — | — | 31 | #3,546 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,968 |
| 2018 | — | — | 35 | #3,284 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,775 | 42 | #2,876 |
| 2016 | — | — | 30 | #3,657 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,509 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,657 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,116 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,907 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,162 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,283 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,712 |
| 2008 | — | — | 23 | #4,354 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,463 |
| 2006 | — | — | 23 | #4,189 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,971 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,551 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,384 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,745 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,073 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,169 |
| 1995 | — | — | 31 | #2,482 |
| 1990 | — | — | 49 | #1,681 |
| 1985 | — | — | 49 | #1,407 |
| 1980 | — | — | 59 | #1,199 |
| 1975 | — | — | 61 | #1,077 |
| 1970 | — | — | 101 | #808 |
| 1965 | — | — | 89 | #788 |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,061 | 141 | #660 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,929 | 189 | #537 |
| 1950 | 21 | #2,169 | 194 | #479 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,473 | 205 | #419 |
| 1940 | 35 | #1,266 | 208 | #397 |
| 1935 | 71 | #810 | 250 | #349 |
| 1930 | 98 | #698 | 267 | #345 |
| 1925 | 146 | #601 | 313 | #323 |
| 1920 | 156 | #575 | 336 | #313 |
| 1915 | 125 | #582 | 237 | #347 |
| 1910 | 72 | #478 | 57 | #326 |
| 1905 | 32 | #630 | 30 | #388 |
| 1900 | 29 | #671 | 29 | #422 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,753 | 7 | #952 |
| 1890 | — | — | 9 | #722 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Odell
- Odell Beckham Jr. American football player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Odell in 2025?
Odell ranked #4,495 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Odell?
19,034 babies have been named Odell in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Odell most popular?
Odell peaked in 1922, when 534 newborns received the name.
Is Odell a boy or girl name?
Odell is used for both: about 22% of babies named Odell have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Odell rising or falling?
Odell is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Odell?
Well-known people named Odell include Odell Beckham Jr. (american football player).