Odin Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The day Wednesday is named after Odin (Woden’s day), reflecting his lasting influence on the English language and culture​.

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A Deep Dive

Odin Overview

Meaning

lord of frenzy, frenzied

Gender

Boy

Origin

Old Norse, Scandinavian

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse “Óðinn,” meaning “fury” or “inspiration.”

Pronunciation

/ˈoʊ.dɪn/

Popularity

Odin is favored in Scandinavian countries and has gained traction in the USA. In 2023, Odin ranked #337 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Mythological, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Majestic, adventurous, enigmatic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Named after the chief god in Norse mythology, symbolizing wisdom, war, and magic.

Name Day

November 18th (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Odin Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Oden, Wodan, Wotan, Óðinn, Wodanaz, Odhinn, Odenn

Common Nicknames

Odie, Din, Denny, O, Dini

Diminutives

Odi, Oddie, Dino, Oddy, Dinn

Famous People

  • Odin Biron
    (American Actor)
  • Odin Lowsley
    (British Poet)
  • Odin Staveland
    (Norwegian Musician)
  • Odin Lloyd
    (American Athlete)
  • Odin Munson
    (American Artist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Odin
    ("Thor," Film)
  • Odin Quincannon
    ("Preacher," TV Series)
  • Odin
    ("God of War," Video Game)
  • "Odin Sphere"
    (2007 Video Game)
  • Odin
    ("American Gods," TV Series)

Places

  • Odin City
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Odin Township
    (Minnesota, USA)
  • Mount Odin
    (Nunavut, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Odin?

Odin means “inspiration” or “fury” in Old Norse. People with this name are often seen as creative and passionate.

What Is the Origin of The Name Odin?

Odin has roots in Old Norse mythology, where it was derived from the word “Óðinn.” The name is associated with the chief god in Norse mythology, known for wisdom, war, and poetry.

Odin Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Odin in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3272021#3302022#3612023
Top 3 Rankings#3272021#3302022#3312019

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Odin

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023361
(-31 from 2022)
897
(-124 from 2022)
0.04899
2022330
(-3 from 2021)
1021
(+13 from 2021)
0.05451
2021327
(+4 from 2020)
1008
(+18 from 2020)
0.05380
2020331
No change from 2019
990
(-21 from 2019)
0.05352
2019331
(+6 from 2018)
1011
(+13 from 2018)
0.05261
2018337
(+28 from 2017)
998
(+95 from 2017)
0.05134
2017365
(+18 from 2016)
903
(+67 from 2016)
0.04563
2016383
(+61 from 2015)
836
(+146 from 2015)
0.04127
2015444
(+31 from 2014)
690
(+86 from 2014)
0.03375
2014475
(+97 from 2013)
604
(+151 from 2013)
0.02947
2013572
(+66 from 2012)
453
(+78 from 2012)
0.02242
2012638
(+80 from 2011)
375
(+59 from 2011)
0.01848
2011718
(+139 from 2010)
316
(+69 from 2010)
0.01556
2010857
(+125 from 2009)
247
(+45 from 2009)
0.01202
2009982
(+1 from 2008)
202
No change from 2008
0.00952
2008983
(+55 from 2007)
202
(+21 from 2007)
0.00926
20071038
(+246 from 2006)
181
(+51 from 2006)
0.00817
20061284
(+96 from 2005)
130
(+22 from 2005)
0.00593
20051380
(-21 from 2004)
108
(+1 from 2004)
0.00508
20041359
(-3 from 2003)
107
(+7 from 2003)
0.00506
20031356
(+103 from 2002)
100
(+13 from 2002)
0.00476
20021459
(+626 from 2001)
87
(+37 from 2001)
0.00421
20012085
(+212 from 2000)
50
(+8 from 2000)
0.00242
20002297
(+1079 from 1999)
42
(+19 from 1999)
0.00201
19993376
(+2464 from 1998)
23
(+13 from 1998)
0.00113
19985840
(-1594 from 1997)
10
(-5 from 1997)
0.00049
19974246
(+631 from 1996)
15
(+3 from 1996)
0.00075
19964877
(+1531 from 1995)
12
(+4 from 1995)
0.00060
19956408
(-3082 from 1994)
8
(-12 from 1994)
0.00040
19943326
(+2901 from 1993)
20
(+12 from 1993)
0.00098
19936227
(+443 from 1992)
8
(+1 from 1992)
0.00039
19926670
(+601 from 1991)
7
(+1 from 1991)
0.00033
19917271
(-1889 from 1990)
6
(-3 from 1990)
0.00028
19905382
(-933 from 1988)
9
(-1 from 1988)
0.00042
19890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19884449
(+1010 from 1987)
10
(+3 from 1987)
0.00050
19875459
(+1263 from 1986)
7
(+2 from 1986)
0.00036
19866722
(-1574 from 1985)
5
(-2 from 1985)
0.00026
19855148
(+1165 from 1984)
7
(+2 from 1984)
0.00036
19846313
(-1405 from 1983)
5
(-2 from 1983)
0.00027
19834908
(-674 from 1982)
7
(-2 from 1982)
0.00038
19824234
(-377 from 1981)
9
(-1 from 1981)
0.00048
19813857
(+1084 from 1980)
10
(+3 from 1980)
0.00054
19804941
(+1115 from 1979)
7
(+2 from 1979)
0.00038
19796056
(-1505 from 1978)
5
(-2 from 1978)
0.00028
19784551
(+572 from 1977)
7
(+1 from 1977)
0.00041
19775123
(+463 from 1976)
6
(+1 from 1976)
0.00035
19765586
(-1927 from 1975)
5
(-4 from 1975)
0.00031
19753659
(+531 from 1974)
9
(+2 from 1974)
0.00055
19744190
(-968 from 1973)
7
(-3 from 1973)
0.00043
19733222
(-69 from 1972)
10
No change from 1972
0.00062
19723153
(+683 from 1970)
10
(+3 from 1970)
0.00060
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19703836
(-241 from 1969)
7
No change from 1969
0.00037
19693595
(-60 from 1966)
7
(+1 from 1966)
0.00038
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19663535
(+500 from 1964)
6
(+1 from 1964)
0.00033
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19644035
(-605 from 1944)
5
No change from 1944
0.00025
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19443430
(-199 from 1943)
5
(-1 from 1943)
0.00036
19433231
(+545 from 1932)
6
(+1 from 1932)
0.00041
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19323776
(-487 from 1930)
5
(-2 from 1930)
0.00047
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19303289
(+670 from 1929)
7
(+2 from 1929)
0.00062
19293959
(-1116 from 1928)
5
(-4 from 1928)
0.00045
19282843
(+937 from 1927)
9
(+3 from 1927)
0.00079
19273780
(-72 from 1926)
6
No change from 1926
0.00052
19263708
(-953 from 1925)
6
(-4 from 1925)
0.00052
19252755
(+750 from 1924)
10
(+3 from 1924)
0.00087
19243505
(+317 from 1923)
7
(+1 from 1923)
0.00060
19233822
(-290 from 1922)
6
(-1 from 1922)
0.00053
19223532
(-766 from 1920)
7
(-3 from 1920)
0.00062
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19202766
(-101 from 1919)
10
No change from 1919
0.00091
19192665
(-667 from 1918)
10
(-6 from 1918)
0.00098
19181998
(+282 from 1917)
16
(+4 from 1917)
0.00153
19172280
(+109 from 1916)
12
(+1 from 1916)
0.00125
19162389
(-79 from 1915)
11
No change from 1915
0.00119
19152310
(-209 from 1914)
11
(+1 from 1914)
0.00125
19142101
(-156 from 1913)
10
(+1 from 1913)
0.00146
19131945
(-199 from 1912)
9
No change from 1912
0.00168
19121746
(-513 from 1905)
9
(+4 from 1905)
0.00199
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051233
(-96 from 1902)
5
No change from 1902
0.00349
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19021137
(-289 from 1884)
5
(-1 from 1884)
0.00377
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1884848
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00489
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Odin

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3852021#3742022#4882023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1362021#1292022#1682023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5882021#6032022#5462023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2472021#2042022#2582023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3282021#4112022#4832023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4232021#4222022#4482023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2622021#2592022#2932023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1782021#1962022#1702023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3612021#2902022#2742023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1962021#1922022#3242023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3152021#2762022#3302023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2982021#3052022#3092023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2722021#3112022#3922023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2122021#2282022#2382023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2552021#2242022#2002023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2672021#2672022#4042023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5572021#4322022#3862023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4692021#5042022#6982023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2652021#4642022#4162023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3392021#2752022#4122023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3012021#3772022#4442023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8172021#5432022#7042023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3252021#3952022#3332023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1852021#3262022#2302023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1822021#2742022#1612023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6132021#4352022#4472023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3412021#5212022#3362023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3562021#2832022#2582023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#782021#1112022#1482023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1772021#1432022#872023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3722021#4072022#3682023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2602021#1292022#1252023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1532021#1632022#2042023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2462021#642022#1282023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3022021#2732022#4232023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4482021#4882022#5922023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4842021#3502022#5492023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4152021#2982022#2262023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7852021#5212022#6212023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7332021#4332022#6082023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1392021#1292022#1822023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4552021#5122022#4732023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2192017#1612020#2782022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2832021#2612022#2552023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3142018#2582020#3472021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1262015#1002021#1152023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1482014#1342017#1322018

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4062021#4492022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2202020

Popularity Rankings for Odin in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#422021#352022#392023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1632021#2772022#2922023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1912021#1982022#1682023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2352021#2062022#1832023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1952021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2112021#2212022#3482023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4492019#4042020#4232021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4092008

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4982021#4292022#4362023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4602022#5652023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6812020#5172021#5982022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7152021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Odin a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Odin is usually given to boys, honoring the masculine qualities of the Norse deity Odin.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Odin

Odin in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Odin Biron (Actor, born 1984): An American actor who gained fame for his role in the Russian TV series "Interns."
  • Odin Lowsley (Poet, 1885–1955): A British poet whose works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and depth.
  • Odin Staveland (Musician, born 1985): A Norwegian musician and member of the popular band Vamp.
  • Odin Lloyd (Athlete, 1985–2013): An American football player whose life was tragically cut short.
  • Odin Munson (Artist, 1902–1975): An American painter known for his vibrant abstract art and contributions to modern art movements.
  • Odin Hammerstein (Composer, 1873–1945): A German composer whose classical works are still performed today.
  • Odin Tuttle (Explorer, 1890–1960): An American explorer who made significant contributions to Arctic exploration.
  • Odin ("Thor," 2011 Film): The Norse god and father of Thor and Loki, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins.
  • Odin Quincannon ("Preacher," 2016 TV Series): A wealthy and corrupt meatpacking magnate in the small town of Annville.
  • Odin ("God of War," 2018 Video Game): The chief of the Aesir gods and the main antagonist in the story.
  • "Odin Sphere" (2007 Video Game): An action role-playing game set in a fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology.
  • Odin ("American Gods," 2017 TV Series): A powerful deity who recruits Shadow Moon to help him in a war against the new gods.
  • Odin Arrow ("Arrow," 2012 TV Series): A vigilante who is an expert archer and ally of the main character, Oliver Queen.
  • Odin City (Illinois, USA): A small village in Marion County with a rich agricultural heritage.
  • Odin Bay (Nunavut, Canada): A bay located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, famous for its Arctic landscapes.
  • Odin Township (Minnesota, USA): A township in Watonwan County characterized by its rural setting.
  • Mount Odin (Nunavut, Canada): One of the highest peaks in the Baffin Mountains, part of the Arctic Cordillera.
  • Odin Park (Ontario, Canada): A public park in the city of Ottawa, offering various recreational activities.
  • Odin's Forest (Wellington, New Zealand): A lush forest area in the North Island, popular for hiking and wildlife.
  • Odin Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A serene lake in the Cariboo region, surrounded by natural beauty.

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