Odin

Odin is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “rage.” In 2024 it was given to 641 boys in the United States.

Odin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“rage”
Pronunciation
/ˈəʊ.dɪn/

About the name Odin

Odin belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “rage” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Odin first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #327 in 2021, and in 2024 641 babies received the name — 12,669 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Odin in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#327 in 2021
Peak year
2022
Babies named Odin in 2024
641
Total since 1880
12,669

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Odin mean?

Odin means “rage” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Odin a boy or girl name?

Odin is a boy name. In 2024, 641 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Odin?

Odin comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Odin?

Odin first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #327 in 2021, and 641 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Odin?

Odin is pronounced /ˈəʊ.dɪn/ (IPA).

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