Total births
597
Girls' name · since 1897
Odessie
Since 1897, U.S. Social Security records show 597 babies named Odessie, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 597
- total births
- 1897–1949
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
597 girls have been named Odessie since 1897, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Odessie recorded 597 times among girls since 1897, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 1949.
- 597 total births
- 1897–1949 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
597 girls have been named Odessie since 1897, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1949.
- 597
- total births
- 1897–1949
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Odessie was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
32 babies were named Odessie in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Odessie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Odessie splits its recorded history at 1921: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1903 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Odessie at a glance
Last recorded 1949Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1897
Odessie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–1949
- Peak year (1923)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Odessie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Odessie's strongest decade.
243 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Odessie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 65
1900s
65 births
- 1910s
1910s
150 births
- 1920s
1920s
243 births
- 1930s 96
1930s
96 births
- 1940s 37
1940s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 243 births (41% of all-time use).
How Odessie 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 Odessie's total volume
Odessie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Odessie by state
Where Odessie concentrates geographically, total births since 1897
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 66 | 11.1% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 25 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Texas | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.8% |
Mississippi share of Odessie's total US births 11.1%
Even split
66 of 597 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Odessie? ▼
597 babies have been named Odessie since 1897. It was last recorded in 1949. The peak year was 1923 with 32 births.
When was Odessie most popular? ▼
Odessie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 243 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Odessie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Odessie are Mississippi (66 births), Arkansas (25 births), Georgia (11 births).
How long has the name Odessie been used? ▼
Records for Odessie go back to 1897, giving 53 years of history through 1949.
What names are similar to Odessie? ▼
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 Odessie's data
- Odessie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (243 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Odessies (66 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Odessie
Nearby Names Like Odessie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Odessie
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 Odessie side by side: Odessie vs Odessa Odessie vs Odette Odessie 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, 1897–1949 (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. "Odessie: Baby Name Since 1897 - 597 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/odessie. 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 Odessie 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.