Odhran Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OH-rawn /ˈoʊrən/
Origin: Irish; Gaelic
Meaning: little pale green one (Irish); from the word 'Odhrán' (Gaelic)
Historical & Cultural Background
Odhran is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic word 'odhar,' meaning pale or green. It has historical significance in Irish culture, often associated with saints and nobility.
The name reflects the rich linguistic heritage of Ireland and is linked to various legends and folklore.
Famous people named Odhran
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Odhran O'Neill — Irish footballer.
Odhran McNulty — Irish Gaelic footballer.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Odhran was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Odhran has ranked as high as #1386 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Odhran has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Odhran is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Odhran was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Odhran
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Odhran.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |