Odinn Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OH-din /ˈoʊ.dɪn/
Origin: Norse; Old English
Meaning: God of war and wisdom (Norse); wealth (Old English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Odinn, often spelled as Odin, has its roots in Old Norse, deriving from the Proto-Germanic *Wōdanaz, which is linked to the Proto-Indo-European root *wēd-, meaning 'to know' or 'to see.' This etymological lineage reflects the name's association with wisdom and knowledge, as Odin is a prominent figure in Norse mythology, revered as the god of wisdom, poetry, death, and war. The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Old Norse during the Viking Age, particularly as Norse culture and language interacted with the Anglo-Saxon populations in Britain from the 8th to the 11th centuries.
Historically, Odin is a central character in various Old Norse texts, including the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, which were compiled in the 13th century but contain much older oral traditions. These texts depict Odin as a complex deity who sacrifices much for knowledge, including his eye for wisdom.
His significance is further underscored in the context of the Viking Age, where he was worshipped as a chief god and was associated with the warrior ethos, influencing both Norse culture and the broader Germanic pagan traditions. Culturally, Odin's legacy has endured through various forms of literature and art, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and the complexities of fate.
He is often depicted with his two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, who represent thought and memory, respectively. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and related names across cultures, reflecting its deep-rooted significance in mythological and historical narratives.
Odin's enduring presence in modern literature and popular culture continues to echo the themes of wisdom and sacrifice that are foundational to his character.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Odinn was first seen in the United States in 2012.
Odinn has ranked as high as #10990 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Odinn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Odinn 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 Odinn 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 Odinn.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 |
| 2019 | 18 | 18 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 11 | 11 |
| 2016 | 11 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 | 14 |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Odinn
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