Odin
How to say it: OH-din · /ˈoʊdɪn/
From Old Norse 'Othinn', derived from 'othr' meaning 'fury, inspiration'; the chief god in Norse mythology.
Odin was the 453rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 604 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #568 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #453 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 604 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,889 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #568 |
| In France, 2025 | #889 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Odin found its best years yet in the 2020s. At its peak today, it is expected to slip slightly.
What goes with it
Bold and crisp with soft edges, carrying strength from mythology. Thor and Magnus share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Odin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #467. Ireland: #424.
Famous people named Odin
- Odin Thiago Holm (born 2003)Norwegian association football player
- Odin Biron (born 1984)American actor
- Odin Bailey (born 1999)English association football player
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