Odin
Odin is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Frenzy, rage, or poetic inspiration.
Origin and history
Odin is derived from the Old Norse Óðinn, connected to concepts of inspiration, fury, or frenzy. In Norse mythology, Odin is the supreme deity associated with wisdom, poetry, war, and magic. The name has seen a significant surge in modern U.S. usage, entering the top 400 male names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
13,282 babies in the United States have been named Odin since 1880. It ranks #1027 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #372.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.5 %)
- MN (6 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- WA (5 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 88 |
| 1920-1930 | 66 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 66 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 118 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,209 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,435 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,176 |
Fun facts
- The English day of the week Wednesday is named after Odin, deriving from 'Woden's day'.
- While rare in the 20th century, Odin has rapidly risen in U.S. name rankings over the last decade.