Odell
Odell is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Woad hill or Oda's valley.
Origin and history
Odell originated as an Old English habitational surname referring to a hill where woad grew or Oda's valley. Primarily used as a masculine name historically, it was also given to a smaller number of females in the early to mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it is extremely rare for girls and retains a vintage, surname-as-a-first-name charm.
Popularity in the United States
4,151 babies in the United States have been named Odell since 1880. It ranks #2731 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (22 %)
- NC (14.4 %)
- TX (11 %)
- GA (9.5 %)
- MS (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 61 |
| 1900-1910 | 323 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,137 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,370 |
| 1930-1940 | 624 |
| 1940-1950 | 333 |
| 1950-1960 | 204 |
| 1960-1970 | 73 |
| 1970-1980 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Odell in Bedfordshire, England, historically recorded as a location where woad was gathered.
- As a feminine given name in the United States, Odell saw its highest usage in the early 20th century before declining significantly.