How Many People Are Named Odes?

Complete statistics for the name Odes: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Odes
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Odes is a very rare male name with origins steeped in history, with only 35 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 9,541,160 Americans. The majority of those named Odes are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~35
Living in US
1 in 9,541,160
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek origin, meaning 'song'
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Melodic Timeless Dignified
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,512
Worldwide Bearers
#199,808
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
880
🇺🇸 United States
283
🇮🇩 Indonesia
148
🇨🇩 DR Congo
41
🇮🇳 India
34
🇵🇭 Philippines
27
🇳🇬 Nigeria
18
🇧🇷 Brazil
17
🇭🇹 Haiti
11
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
35 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
367
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 367 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
87

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Odes Through the Generations

Odes has been a name that has seen steady usage through the generations, with its peak year being 1923 when 23 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older populations. With an average age of 100, Odes stands as a testament to longevity and historical continuity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oklahoma 5
Tennessee 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Odes

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Odes's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Odes

How Many People Have the Name Odes?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 35 people in the United States currently share the name Odes. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,541,160 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Odes a Common or Rare Name?

Odes is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Odes Mean?

Odes means "Greek origin, meaning 'song'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Odes in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Odes Most Popular?

The name Odes reached peak popularity in 1923, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Odes?

Approximately 35 people named Odes live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 367. That works out to roughly 1 in 9,541,160 Americans.

Is Odes a rare name?

Odes is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,541,160 Americans has this name.

What does the name Odes mean?

Odes means "Greek origin, meaning 'song'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Odes more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Odes are male and 0% are female.

When was Odes most popular?

Odes peaked in 1923 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US35
All-Time Births367
1 in X1 in 9,541,160
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1923
World Rank#199,808
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.