Odin
Boy name · 234 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Odin: 234 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 27 births in 2023.
Rooted in Old Norse mythology, Odin derives from the word *óðr*, meaning “frenzy, inspiration, or poetry,” and was the name of the Allfather, the chief god of the Norse pantheon associated with wisdom, war, and death. Though primarily a mythological figure, the name has been borne by real people such as Odin Biron, a French actor, and Odin Langen, a former US congressman. The Danish city of Odense—meaning “Odin’s sanctuary”—shares this etym
Boy 17 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202327 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #17424 babies
- Total births
- 234since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 40%vs prior 5y