Odell
Odell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Woad hill (a hill where woad, a plant used for blue dye, grew).
Origin and history
Odell is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'woad hill', referring to a hill where the blue dye plant grew. It was moderately common in the United States in the early-to-mid 20th century and remains a recognizable classical choice today. Contemporary usage is relatively rare but steady.
Popularity in the United States
14,883 babies in the United States have been named Odell since 1880. It ranks #977 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1774.
States where it is most popular
- NC (14.8 %)
- SC (13.3 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- MS (9.8 %)
- AR (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 29 |
| 1890-1900 | 64 |
| 1900-1910 | 359 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,847 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,035 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,459 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,113 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,769 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,019 |
| 1970-1980 | 726 |
| 1980-1990 | 505 |
| 1990-2000 | 369 |
| 2000-2010 | 198 |
| 2010-2019 | 238 |
| 2020-2029 | 153 |
Famous people named Odell
- Odell Beckham Jr.: Football Player
- Odell Haggins: Football Coach, Football Player
Fun facts
- The name originally described someone living near Odell in Bedfordshire, England, which literally meant 'woad hill'.
- Odell ranked among the top 500 names for boys in the United States during the early decades of the 20th century.