Scandinavian · boy

Odin

A familiar name with a nostalgic, vintage feel.

Rank 2024

#479

Trend

falling

Band

balanced

Styles

short · vintage

Meaning

Fury or inspiration; Norse chief god

Odin is a balanced boy name with Scandinavian roots. In 2024, 641 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #479 nationally, and it has been gently easing in recent years. Its style leans short, vintage — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

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About Scandinavian names

Scandinavian names descend from Old Norse, where names invoked gods, strength, and the sea, and were often built from two joined elements. The modern Nordic taste, though, runs crisp and minimal — short, clear names like Astrid, Soren, Freya, and Nils. That combination of Viking backbone and clean-lined simplicity is exactly what draws American parents to them now.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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