Odysseus
2 countries#2833 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Odysseus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
526 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #2833 · peaked in 2025 with 44 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
13 births recorded 2010–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2021 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
13 births recorded 2010–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Odysseus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #8732 | — |
| 2007 | #8915 | ↓183 |
| 2008 | #12553 | ↓3638 |
| 2009 | #10994 | ↑1559 |
| 2010 | #7591 | ↑3403 |
| 2011 | #5945 | ↑1646 |
| 2012 | #5482 | ↑463 |
| 2013 | #3661 | ↑1821 |
| 2014 | #3532 | ↑129 |
| 2015 | #4295 | ↓763 |
| 2016 | #3883 | ↑412 |
| 2017 | #4105 | ↓222 |
| 2018 | #3524 | ↑581 |
| 2019 | #2851 | ↑673 |
| 2020 | #2806 | ↑45 |
| 2021 | #3121 | ↓315 |
| 2022 | #3003 | ↑118 |
| 2023 | #4742 | ↓1739 |
| 2024 | #3104 | ↑1638 |
| 2025 | #2833 | ↑271 |
Frequently asked questions about Odysseus
Is Odysseus a popular name?
Yes — Odysseus currently ranks #2833 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Odysseus more common for boys or girls?
Odysseus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Odysseus most popular?
Odysseus peaked in 2025 in United States, with 44 recorded births that year.
Is Odysseus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Odysseus’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8704 in 1999 to #2833 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Odysseus?
At least 539 babies have been recorded with the name Odysseus across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Odysseus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Odysseus appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Odysseus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Odysseus include Masen, Nikhil, Selvin.
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