Odis
Odis is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Wealthy, prosperous, or possessor of fortune.
Origin and history
Odis is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, closely related to names like Otis and Otto. It derives from the element 'od', meaning wealth, fortune, or possession. Though popular in the early-to-mid 20th century in the U.S., it is now a rarely used vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
8,229 babies in the United States have been named Odis since 1880. It ranks #1332 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1844.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.2 %)
- AR (12.6 %)
- AL (10.6 %)
- MS (9 %)
- LA (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 32 |
| 1890-1900 | 87 |
| 1900-1910 | 231 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,283 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,864 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,311 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,084 |
| 1950-1960 | 852 |
| 1960-1970 | 523 |
| 1970-1980 | 355 |
| 1980-1990 | 243 |
| 1990-2000 | 131 |
| 2000-2010 | 58 |
| 2010-2019 | 92 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Famous people named Odis
- Odis Carr: Inventor
Fun facts
- Odis shares its etymological root 'od' with similar classic names such as Otis, Otto, and Odell.
- The name enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States during the first half of the twentieth century.