Odie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OH-dee //ˈoʊ.di//
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: Wealthy; Latin: Odious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Odie is believed to have its origins in the Old English name "Oda," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "audaz," meaning "wealth" or "fortune." This root is also linked to the Old Norse word "óðr," which signifies "poetry" or "song," suggesting a connection to creativity and expression. The name Odie likely entered the English language through various adaptations of Germanic names during the early medieval period, particularly as the Anglo-Saxons settled in England and integrated their linguistic heritage with that of the native Britons.
Historically, the name Odie does not have significant references in major historical texts or figures, unlike more prominent names that appear in religious or royal contexts. However, it is worth noting that diminutive forms or variations of names like Oda were common in medieval England, often used affectionately or informally.
The name's simplicity and phonetic appeal may have contributed to its endurance in various cultures, even if it did not achieve widespread recognition in historical records. Culturally, names derived from the root associated with wealth and fortune have often been viewed positively, symbolizing prosperity and success.
This association may have helped the name Odie maintain a presence in various communities, particularly in familial or local contexts. The name's potential ties to creativity through its linguistic roots also suggest a broader cultural resonance, as names often reflect the values and aspirations of the societies that use them.
Overall, while Odie may not have a rich historical narrative, its etymological roots and cultural implications provide insight into its significance.
Famous people named Odie
In this section, you will find notable people named Odie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Odie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Odie is a fictional character best known as the pet dog in the comic strip Garfield.
Fictional characters named Odie
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Odie is a fictional character from the comic strip and animated series Garfield. He is a lovable, dim-witted dog who is often the target of Garfield's sarcasm and pranks.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Odie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Odie has ranked as high as #1184 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Odie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Odie 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 Odie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Odie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1980 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1979 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1978 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1977 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1976 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1974 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1973 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1972 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1971 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1970 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1969 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1968 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1967 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1966 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1965 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1964 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1963 | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| 1962 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 1961 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1960 | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| 1959 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1958 | 26 | 20 | 6 |
| 1957 | 33 | 26 | 7 |
| 1956 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1955 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1954 | 37 | 30 | 7 |
| 1953 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1952 | 40 | 35 | 5 |
| 1951 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1950 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1949 | 30 | 23 | 7 |
| 1948 | 30 | 24 | 6 |
| 1947 | 39 | 28 | 11 |
| 1946 | 42 | 32 | 10 |
| 1945 | 41 | 33 | 8 |
| 1944 | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| 1943 | 47 | 35 | 12 |
| 1942 | 48 | 27 | 21 |
| 1941 | 45 | 28 | 17 |
| 1940 | 42 | 34 | 8 |
| 1939 | 41 | 26 | 15 |
| 1938 | 45 | 36 | 9 |
| 1937 | 48 | 36 | 12 |
| 1936 | 55 | 30 | 25 |
| 1935 | 51 | 36 | 15 |
| 1934 | 51 | 35 | 16 |
| 1933 | 47 | 35 | 12 |
| 1932 | 70 | 44 | 26 |
| 1931 | 87 | 51 | 36 |
| 1930 | 59 | 30 | 29 |
| 1929 | 64 | 44 | 20 |
| 1928 | 75 | 42 | 33 |
| 1927 | 88 | 43 | 45 |
| 1926 | 74 | 43 | 31 |
| 1925 | 89 | 48 | 41 |
| 1924 | 93 | 62 | 31 |
| 1923 | 69 | 46 | 23 |
| 1922 | 88 | 51 | 37 |
| 1921 | 92 | 50 | 42 |
| 1920 | 96 | 62 | 34 |
| 1919 | 107 | 59 | 48 |
| 1918 | 107 | 62 | 45 |
| 1917 | 101 | 54 | 47 |
| 1916 | 109 | 53 | 56 |
| 1915 | 105 | 57 | 48 |
| 1914 | 70 | 32 | 38 |
| 1913 | 75 | 39 | 36 |
| 1912 | 59 | 31 | 28 |
| 1911 | 50 | 18 | 32 |
| 1910 | 45 | 21 | 24 |
| 1909 | 49 | 19 | 30 |
| 1908 | 39 | 16 | 23 |
| 1907 | 38 | 14 | 24 |
| 1906 | 44 | 16 | 28 |
| 1905 | 39 | 18 | 21 |
| 1904 | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| 1903 | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| 1902 | 35 | 10 | 25 |
| 1901 | 36 | 13 | 23 |
| 1900 | 46 | 18 | 28 |
| 1899 | 52 | 19 | 33 |
| 1898 | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| 1897 | 33 | 13 | 20 |
| 1896 | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| 1895 | 36 | 14 | 22 |
| 1894 | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| 1893 | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| 1892 | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| 1891 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 1890 | 30 | 10 | 20 |
| 1889 | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| 1888 | 21 | 7 | 14 |
| 1887 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| 1886 | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| 1885 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| 1884 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| 1883 | 22 | 7 | 15 |
| 1882 | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| 1881 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 1880 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Top States for Odie (1957)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 6 |