Odarrius
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Odarrius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Odarrius today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Odarrius births was 1996 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Odarrius. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Odarrius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1996
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#8,698
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Odarrius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Odarrius 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 Odarrius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Odarrius
The name Odarrius is an English-language variation of the Greek name Odysseus, the hero from Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. It is derived from the Greek word odusseia, meaning "a journey home." The name Odysseus was first recorded in the 8th century BCE and became popular in ancient Greece due to the influence of Homer's works.
Odarrius can also be traced back to the Latin name Odarius, which was a variant of the Roman name Odoacer. Odoacer was a Germanic leader who ruled the Western Roman Empire from 476 to 493 CE. The name Odoacer is thought to be derived from the Germanic words "odo" meaning wealth or fortune, and "acer" meaning fierce or brave.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Odarrius was Odarrius Maximus, a Roman soldier who lived in the 2nd century CE. He is mentioned in historical records for his bravery in battle and his loyalty to the Roman Empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Odarrius was relatively uncommon, but it was used by a few individuals. One notable figure was Odarrius of Toulouse, a French nobleman who lived in the 12th century and was known for his participation in the Crusades.
During the Renaissance period, the name Odarrius gained some popularity among European intellectuals and writers. One famous bearer of the name was Odarrius Manutius, an Italian scholar and printer who lived from 1449 to 1515. He was known for his contributions to the preservation and dissemination of classical literature.
In the 19th century, the name Odarrius became more widespread in the English-speaking world. One notable individual was Odarrius Weld, an American abolitionist and philanthropist who lived from 1808 to 1888. He was a prominent supporter of the anti-slavery movement and helped establish schools for freed slaves.
Another famous bearer of the name was Odarrius Kingsford, a British explorer and adventurer who lived from 1845 to 1917. He was known for his expeditions to Africa and his writings about his travels.
In the 20th century, the name Odarrius remained relatively uncommon, but a few individuals with this name achieved some recognition. One example was Odarrius Clemmons, an American jazz musician who lived from 1920 to 1988 and was known for his innovative approach to the saxophone.
People
Odarrius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Odarrius 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
Odarrius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Odarrius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Odarrius 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Odarrius a common name?
We classify Odarrius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Odarrius most popular?
The single biggest year for Odarrius was 1996, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Odarrius is about 29 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 Odarrius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Odarrius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Odarrius 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 Odarrius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Odarrius 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 Odarrius 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 have Odarrius as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Odarrius on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.