Odaniel
A masculine name representing the conjoined names Daniel and Obed, meaning "servant of God".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Odaniel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Odaniel today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Odaniel births was 1938 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Odaniel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Odaniel is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Odaniels were born before 1965.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Odaniel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1938
5 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1938 SSA rank
#3,895
Tracked since 1938
Popularity
Odaniel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Odaniel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Odaniel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Odaniels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Odaniel
The given name Odaniel is an extremely rare and unusual name that has its origins shrouded in mystery and obscurity. It is believed to have originated from an archaic dialect spoken by a small nomadic tribe that once roamed the vast steppes of Central Asia several millennia ago.
According to fragmentary accounts found in ancient scrolls and etchings, the name Odaniel was derived from the tribe's words for "the one who walks with the wind" or "the wanderer of the open plains." This suggests that the name was bestowed upon those who possessed a free-spirited and adventurous nature, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of the tribe.
Despite its obscure origins, the name Odaniel has made fleeting appearances throughout history, although documented instances are few and far between. One of the earliest known references can be found in the annals of a medieval monastery in the Caucasus region, where a monk named Odaniel is mentioned as having undertaken a perilous journey across the treacherous mountain passes in the 9th century.
In the 13th century, an explorer and cartographer known as Odaniel el-Hakim is credited with mapping the uncharted territories of the Silk Road, his intricate charts and navigational notes proving invaluable to the traders and travelers of the era. His birth and death dates, however, remain uncertain.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist named Odaniel Borgia gained recognition for his exquisite frescoes adorning the walls of several churches in Rome and Florence. Born in 1472, his masterful use of vibrant colors and intricate brushwork earned him widespread acclaim among the artistic circles of the time.
In the 18th century, a French aristocrat and philosopher named Odaniel de Montfort penned several influential treatises on the nature of human existence and the pursuit of knowledge. His works, published between 1735 and 1762, challenged the prevailing societal norms of the era and sparked intense debates among the intellectual elite.
More recently, in the early 20th century, a renowned archaeologist named Odaniel Prentiss made groundbreaking discoveries in the ancient ruins of Mesopotamia, unearthing priceless artifacts and shedding new light on the cultures that once flourished in the region. His meticulous work and dedication to preserving historical treasures earned him a place in the annals of archaeological research.
While the name Odaniel has remained exceedingly rare throughout history, its unique and evocative origins continue to captivate the imagination, a testament to the enduring legacy of the nomadic tribe that once roamed the windswept plains of Central Asia.
People
Odaniel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Odaniel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Odaniel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Odaniel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Odaniel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Odaniel a common name?
We classify Odaniel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Odaniel most popular?
The single biggest year for Odaniel was 1938, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Odaniel is about 71 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Odaniel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Odaniel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Odaniel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Odaniel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Odaniel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Odaniel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Odaniel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.