Odell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Odell is an Old French name with Germanic roots meaning 'old and wise wolf'. It evolved from 'Audel' in Old French to its current form in Modern English. The name reflects traits of wisdom and strength, with no direct biblical relevance. It saw a rise in popularity in the 19th century and is now viewed as a distinctive and creative choice.
The name Odell is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Odell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Odell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 342nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 373rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 579th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 919th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1653rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4331st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3926th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 588th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 970th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2501st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12173rd out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Odell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Odell"
Pronunciation
/oʊˈdɛl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Odell is derived from the Old French name 'Audel', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'ald' meaning 'old' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest.
Meaning
Old and wise wolf
Language Evolution
Audel (Old French), Odell (Middle English), Odell (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Odell gained popularity in England during the 19th century as a surname and began to be used as a given name in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Odel, Dell, Ody
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Odell is perceived as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Odell Beckham Jr. - American football wide receiver, Odell Haggins - American football player and coach
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Odell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Odell"
"Odell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 342nd of 7545 | 4,646 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 373rd of 6773 | 4,259 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 579th of 7552 | 3,223 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 919th of 10718 | 1,229 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1653rd of 16616 | 735 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4331st of 24088 | 321 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3926th of 23106 | 325 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 588th of 9107 | 2,603 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 970th of 9204 | 1,033 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2501st of 12526 | 386 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12173rd of 19264 | 27 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Odell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
50.99% 722nd/1416 |
80.13% 1105th/1379 |
8.45% 200th/2366 |
80.30% 917th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
41.07% 635th/1546 |
69.54% 1082nd/1556 |
10.79% 254th/2353 |
57.60% 891st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.87% 643rd/2227 |
35.31% 858th/2430 |
15.04% 429th/2853 |
34.31% 952nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.35% 950th/2937 |
38.21% 1331st/3483 |
22.54% 793rd/3518 |
34.30% 1387th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.25% 1557th/3685 |
52.36% 2343rd/4475 |
38.83% 2017th/5194 |
41.82% 2642nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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76.12% 3931st/5164 |
- |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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66.11% 4510th/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Odell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
95.13% 1347th/1416 |
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14.71% 348th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
26.69% 628th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
60.74% 1733rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Odell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Odell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.