Total births
327
Boys' name · since 2008
Odyn
Since 2008, U.S. Social Security records show 327 babies named Odyn, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5211
- among boys today
- 327
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Odyn currently ranks #5211 among boys' names in America, with 327 babies recorded since 2008.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Odyn has been recorded 327 times among boys since 2008, currently ranked #5211 nationally and more common than 64% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- #5211 among boys today
- 327 born since 2008
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Odyn is currently the #5211 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 327 born since 2008, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5211
- among boys today
- 327
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Odyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5211
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Odyn was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
35 babies were named Odyn in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Odyn compares
327 48th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Odyn's all-time total is 11% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Odyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 327 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Odyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Odyn's full recorded timeline at 2018, 62% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 38% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2008, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2018 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Odyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#5,211
Active since
2008
Odyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Odyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Odyn's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Odyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s
2010s
177 births
- 2020s
2020s
144 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 177 births (54% of all-time use).
Odyn by state
Where Odyn concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.5% |
Arizona share of Odyn's total US births 1.5%
Even split
5 of 327 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Odyn? ▼
Odyn has been given to 327 babies in the U.S. since 2008, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5211 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Odyn most popular? ▼
Odyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Odyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Odyn are Arizona (5 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Odyn been used? ▼
Records for Odyn go back to 2008, giving 18 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Odyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Odysseus, Odyssey, Ody, Odynn, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Odyn's data
- Odyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (177 total births) through the 2020s (144) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Arizona records the most Odyns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arizona 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 Odyn
Nearby Names Like Odyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Odyn
Odysseus Boy
#3141 526 births
Odyssey Boy
41 births
Ody Boy
12 births
Odynn Boy
6 births
Odysseas Boy
6 births
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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, 2008–2025 (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. "Odyn: #5211 Boys' Name - 327 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/odyn. 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 Odyn 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.