Odie
A diminutive of the male given names Odell, Odin, Ogilvie, Otis, Odysseus, Odicea, Odoardo, and Odunayo, also used as a formal given name.
Every Odie since 1880 — 4,212 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Odie
Odie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,547 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,212 American babies have been named Odie — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1916, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Odie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Odie 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,547 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,623 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,737 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,916 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,988 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,300 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,504 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,575 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,644 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,429 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,710 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,818 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,865 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,693 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,583 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,557 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,653 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #3,018 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,145 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,559 | 20 | #1,846 |
| 1955 | — | — | 24 | #1,599 |
| 1950 | — | — | 25 | #1,488 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,606 | 33 | #1,158 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,432 | 34 | #1,150 |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,187 | 36 | #1,091 |
| 1930 | 29 | #1,453 | 30 | #1,322 |
| 1925 | 41 | #1,221 | 48 | #994 |
| 1920 | 34 | #1,370 | 62 | #874 |
| 1915 | 48 | #964 | 57 | #811 |
| 1910 | 24 | #894 | 21 | #649 |
| 1905 | 21 | #819 | 18 | #562 |
| 1900 | 28 | #684 | 18 | #598 |
| 1895 | 22 | #678 | 14 | #573 |
| 1890 | 20 | #595 | 10 | #656 |
| 1885 | 7 | #899 | 7 | #818 |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #723 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Odie mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Odell, Odin, Ogilvie, Otis, Odysseus, Odicea, Odoardo, and Odunayo, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Odie in 2025?
Odie ranked #5,547 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Odie?
4,212 babies have been named Odie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Odie most popular?
Odie peaked in 1916, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Odie a boy or girl name?
Odie is used for both: about 38% of babies named Odie have been girls and 62% boys.
Is the name Odie rising or falling?
Odie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.