Total births
1,324
Unisex name · since 1880
Oda
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,324 babies named Oda, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,324
- total births
- 1880–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Oda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,324 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Oda has been recorded 1,324 times among girls since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1962.
- 1,324 total births
- 1880–1962 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,324 girls have been named Oda since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1962.
- 1,324
- total births
- 1880–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Oda was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
43 babies were named Oda in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Oda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Oda splits its recorded history at 1914: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1952 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Oda at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Oda popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1962
- Peak year (1918)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Oda popularity over time - boys
301 total births recorded since 1880 (Oda as boys' name)
Oda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Oda's strongest decade.
300 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Oda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 113
1880s
113 births
- 1890s
1890s
212 births
- 1900s
1900s
214 births
- 1910s
1910s
291 births
- 1920s
1920s
300 births
- 1930s 114
1930s
114 births
- 1940s 56
1940s
56 births
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 300 births (23% of all-time use).
How Oda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Oda's total volume
Oda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Oda by state
Where Oda concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 64 | 4.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 41 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 13 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.4% |
Kentucky share of Oda's total US births 4.8%
Even split
64 of 1,324 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oda? ▼
Oda has been given to 1,324 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1962. 43 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Oda most popular? ▼
Oda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 300 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Oda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Oda are Kentucky (64 births), Texas (41 births), Alabama (13 births).
Is Oda a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Oda is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,324 births, and as a boy's name it has 301 births.
How long has the name Oda been used? ▼
Oda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 83 years of data through 1962.
What names are similar to Oda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Odalys, Odalis, Odaliz, Odaly, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Oda's data
- Oda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (300 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Odas (64 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Oda
Nearby Names Like Oda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oda
Odalys Girl
#3590 3,424 births
Odalis Girl
#7684 2,645 births
Odaliz Girl
269 births
Odaly Girl
77 births
Odali Girl
40 births
Compare Oda side by side: Oda vs Odalys Oda vs Odalis Oda vs Odaliz
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–1962 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Oda: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,324 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Oda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.