Odies
A diminutive form of Odilon, derived from the Germanic name Odilo, meaning "wealthy, prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Odies. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Odies today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Odies births was 1922 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Odies. 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 Odies is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Odies' were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Odies. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1922
15 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,481
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Odies: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Odies from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 90 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Odies 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 Odies during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Odies' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Odies
The given name Odies is an anglicized variant of the Greek name Odysseus, which has its origins in the ancient Greek epic poem, the Odyssey, composed by Homer around the 8th century BC. The name Odysseus is derived from the Greek word "odyssomai," meaning "to hate" or "to be hostile towards."
In Greek mythology, Odysseus was the legendary king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. The tale recounts his journey home after the Trojan War, during which he faced numerous challenges and obstacles from wrathful gods and mythical creatures. His intelligence, cunning, and resilience became synonymous with the name Odysseus.
The earliest recorded use of the name Odies can be traced back to the 17th century, when it appeared in English literature and historical records. One notable figure bearing the name was Odies Dison (1635-1692), an English merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and parts of Africa.
Another prominent individual with the name Odies was Odies Templeton (1768-1835), a British politician and Member of Parliament for the constituency of Hertford from 1806 to 1826. He was known for his oratorical skills and his advocacy for parliamentary reform.
In the 19th century, Odies Barrington (1828-1901) was a renowned American author and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues of his time. His works, such as "The Struggles of a Nation" and "Voices from the Frontier," offered insightful perspectives on the challenges faced by the United States during its formative years.
Moving into the 20th century, Odies Masterson (1912-1986) was an influential American lawyer and civil rights activist. He played a crucial role in several landmark legal cases that challenged racial segregation and discrimination, paving the way for greater equality and justice for all citizens.
Another noteworthy figure was Odies Delacroix (1927-2002), a French artist renowned for his abstract expressionist paintings. His works were celebrated for their bold use of color and unique interpretations of human emotion and experience, earning him recognition in the international art world.
While the name Odies may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy rooted in ancient Greek mythology and the experiences of individuals who have borne the name throughout the centuries. It serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Greek culture and literature on modern naming traditions.
People
Odies + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Odies 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
Odies: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Odies?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Odies 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Odies a common name?
We classify Odies as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Odies most popular?
The single biggest year for Odies was 1922, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Odies is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Odies a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Odies 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.
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.