Boy · #6,056 in 2026

Odus

Name: Popularity of the name Odus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Odus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,056

Peak Rank

#1,499 (1918)

Total Babies

596

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1895

First Year

1979

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#1499

Peak Rank

596

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Odus

Odus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1895, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 24 Oduss were born — ranking #1,499 that year. As of 2026, Odus ranks #6,056 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 596 Oduss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Odus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Odus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Otus
Odas
Idas
Eidos
Adus
Addice
Otis
Oatis
Odious
Oda
Odorous
Modus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Odus

What does the name Odus mean?

Odus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1895. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Odus in 2026?

In 2026, Odus ranks #6,056 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Odus most popular?

Odus reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,499 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Odus most popular?

Odus has historically been most popular in Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Odus.

Is Odus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Odus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Odus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Odus include Casmir, Trevaughn, Javontae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Odus

Odus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1895 and has accumulated 596 births in the dataset. Odus's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,499. Use the chart and map above to compare Odus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.