Odin

Odin - A very unique male name

Odin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1267. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Odin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Odin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Odin. The baby boy name Odin was given to 566 baby boys in 2025, ranking #502 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,591 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Odin peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 324.

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Odin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Odin is currently topping the baby name charts in Wyoming at position #114 - and is the least popular in Maryland at position #891.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Odin is where you live.

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Odin origin and meaning

Old Norse — the chief god

From Óðinn: built on Old Norse óðr, 'frenzy, inspiration, poetry'

Odin is the All-Father of Norse myth — one-eyed seeker of wisdom, hang­er on the world tree, father of Thor. The name was almost unused in the US until Marvel's Thor films from 2011 made the mythology mainstream; it peaked in 2022 and, while now falling, remains hundreds of times more common than a generation ago.

Attested etymology

Odin is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Odin, pop culture references for the name Odin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Odin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Odin, sorted by popularity.

Oden / Othman / Odyn / Othon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Odin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Odin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Odin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

OH-din · /ˈoʊdɪn/

Around the world

• Óðinn (Old Norse) — The original Norse form of the god's name.
• Wotan (German) — The German form of the same god, known from Wagner's operas.

Spellings and nicknames

• Oden — Simplified spelling.

Famous bearers

• Odin — Chief god of Norse mythology, the All-Father (Mythological) Historical

Style

Mythological

Why parents choose it

Odin is a maximalist mythology pick — wisdom, poetry and storm-god power in two syllables. Parents choosing it want a boy's name with genuine mythic scale, not a softened version.

Worth knowing

• It is a god's name, which some find a lot to live up to, and Marvel is now the reference point for many.
• Its peak was 2022, so it may read as a 2010s-20s mythology fad name in time.