Odie
Odie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Wealthy, prosperous, or rich heritage.
Origin and history
Odie is a classic masculine name, often originating as a diminutive of names starting with Od-, such as Otis, Odell, or Odger. It derives from Germanic roots meaning wealth, fortune, or prosperous. While historically more common in the early 20th century in the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice today.
Popularity in the United States
2,623 babies in the United States have been named Odie since 1880. It ranks #2533 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1868.
States where it is most popular
- MS (27.2 %)
- TN (23.6 %)
- TX (22.2 %)
- AR (10.2 %)
- AL (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 93 |
| 1890-1900 | 132 |
| 1900-1910 | 157 |
| 1910-1920 | 426 |
| 1920-1930 | 491 |
| 1930-1940 | 359 |
| 1940-1950 | 284 |
| 1950-1960 | 256 |
| 1960-1970 | 125 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 35 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Odie
- Odie Payne: musician, drummer
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Proto-Germanic element *aud-, meaning wealth, fortune, or possession.
- In global popular culture, Odie is well known as Garfield's lovable canine companion in the long-running comic strip created by Jim Davis.