Odice
A feminine name derived from Greek origin carrying the meaning "guide" or "leader".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Odice. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Odice today is around 91 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Odice births was 1941 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Odice. 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 Odice is about 91 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Odices were born before 1945.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Odice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1941
5 babies that year
Average age
91
years old
1941 SSA rank
#3,868
Tracked since 1941
Popularity
Odice: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Odice 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 Odice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Odice
The name Odice appears to have its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "ode," which means "song" or "poem." This suggests that the name may have been associated with poets, musicians, or those with a talent for artistic expression.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Odice can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Pindar, who lived from around 522 to 443 BC. In his "Nemean Odes," Pindar makes reference to a character named Odice, though little is known about the specific context or significance of this individual.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, there are records of a few notable individuals bearing the name Odice. One such person was Odice of Constantinople, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD. He is known for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied and discussed in academic circles of the time.
In the medieval period, the name Odice seems to have been particularly prevalent in certain regions of Italy. One notable figure was Odice da Montepulciano, a Franciscan friar and theologian who lived in the 13th century. He was renowned for his erudition and his skills as a preacher, and several of his sermons and treatises have survived to this day.
Another Italian individual of note was Odice Degli Arrighi, a military commander and statesman who lived in the 14th century. He played a significant role in the political affairs of the city-state of Siena and was widely respected for his strategic acumen and leadership skills.
In the Renaissance period, the name Odice gained some prominence in the world of arts and literature. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Odice Feltrino, an Italian poet and humanist who lived in the 15th century. He was a member of the prestigious Accademia Platonica in Florence and was widely acclaimed for his poetic works, which drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman sources.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Odice. While the name may not be as common today, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek language and its associations with artistic expression, scholarship, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Odice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Odice 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
Odice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Odice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Odice 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 Odice a common name?
We classify Odice 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 Odice most popular?
The single biggest year for Odice was 1941, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Odice is about 91 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 Odice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Odice a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Odice 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 Odice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Odice 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 Odice 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 Odice as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.