Total births
315
Girls' name · since 1900
Odeal
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 315 babies named Odeal, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 315
- total births
- 1900–1951
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
315 girls have been named Odeal since 1900, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Odeal has been recorded 315 times among girls since 1900, 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 1900 to 1951.
- 315 total births
- 1900–1951 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
315 girls have been named Odeal since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1951.
- 315
- total births
- 1900–1951
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Odeal was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
19 babies were named Odeal in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Odeal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Odeal's SSA record in two at 1921 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1904, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Odeal at a glance
Last recorded 1951Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Odeal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–1951
- Peak year (1916)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Odeal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Odeal's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Odeal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 34
1900s
34 births
- 1910s
1910s
108 births
- 1920s
1920s
114 births
- 1930s 34
1930s
34 births
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 114 births (36% of all-time use).
Odeal by state
Where Odeal concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 133 | 42.2% |
Louisiana share of Odeal's total US births 42.2%
133 of 315 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Odeal? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 315 babies named Odeal. The most recent recorded year was 1951. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 19 births.
When was Odeal most popular? ▼
Odeal was most popular in the 1920s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Odeal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Odeal are Louisiana (133 births).
How long has the name Odeal been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Odeal since 1900 -- 52 years through the most recent 1951 data.
What names are similar to Odeal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Odessa, Odette, Odell, Odelia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Odeal's data
- Odeal's decade-level peak was the 1920s (114 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Odeals (133 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Odeal
Nearby Names Like Odeal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Odeal
Odessa Girl
#1579 18,564 births
Odette Girl
#1214 4,239 births
Odell Girl
4,151 births
Odelia Girl
#2890 2,860 births
Odella Girl
#12208 828 births
Compare Odeal side by side: Odeal vs Odessa Odeal vs Odette Odeal vs Odell
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, 1900–1951 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Odeal: Baby Name Since 1900 - 315 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/odeal. 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 Odeal 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.