Odell Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-DEL / /oʊˈdɛl/English; French
Meaning
English: from the oak tree; French: small hill
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Odell has roots in both English and French cultures. In English, it is derived from a surname that originally referred to someone living near an oak tree. The French origin suggests a geographical feature, indicating a small hill. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Trend Summary
The name Odell has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Odel
International Variants
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Famous people named Odell
Odell Beckham Jr. is a professional American football player known for his exceptional skills as a wide receiver.
Odell H. McGuire was an American politician who served in the state legislature.
Fictional characters named Odell
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Odell was first seen in the United States in 1883. Odell has ranked as high as #561 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Odell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Odell (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 12 |
| 1900 | 29 |
| 1901 | 19 |
| 1902 | 30 |
| 1903 | 30 |
| 1904 | 34 |
| 1905 | 30 |
| 1906 | 48 |
| 1907 | 38 |
| 1908 | 52 |
| 1909 | 49 |
| 1910 | 57 |
| 1911 | 76 |
| 1912 | 112 |
| 1913 | 131 |
| 1914 | 180 |
| 1915 | 237 |
| 1916 | 237 |
| 1917 | 259 |
| 1918 | 253 |
| 1919 | 305 |
| 1920 | 336 |
| 1921 | 324 |
| 1922 | 367 |
| 1923 | 296 |
| 1924 | 281 |
| 1925 | 313 |
| 1926 | 252 |
| 1927 | 300 |
| 1928 | 274 |
| 1929 | 292 |
| 1930 | 267 |
| 1931 | 265 |
| 1932 | 300 |
| 1933 | 242 |
| 1934 | 256 |
| 1935 | 250 |
| 1936 | 218 |
| 1937 | 213 |
| 1938 | 235 |
| 1939 | 213 |
| 1940 | 208 |
| 1941 | 197 |
| 1942 | 205 |
| 1943 | 221 |
| 1944 | 198 |
| 1945 | 205 |
| 1946 | 210 |
| 1947 | 226 |
| 1948 | 222 |
| 1949 | 221 |
| 1950 | 194 |
| 1951 | 193 |
| 1952 | 200 |
| 1953 | 196 |
| 1954 | 175 |
| 1955 | 189 |
| 1956 | 156 |
| 1957 | 169 |
| 1958 | 162 |
| 1959 | 135 |
| 1960 | 140 |
| 1961 | 123 |
| 1962 | 112 |
| 1963 | 90 |
| 1964 | 110 |
| 1965 | 89 |
| 1966 | 80 |
| 1967 | 86 |
| 1968 | 109 |
| 1969 | 80 |
| 1970 | 101 |
| 1971 | 92 |
| 1972 | 92 |
| 1973 | 85 |
| 1974 | 62 |
| 1975 | 61 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1977 | 61 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1979 | 58 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 61 |
| 1982 | 62 |
| 1983 | 60 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 49 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1990 | 49 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 22 |