Odie
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Odie
Odie is a charming feminine name that often functions as a diminutive for names like Odette, Odelia, or Odessa, though it has also gained usage as an independent name. With Greek roots, it's related to 'ode,' suggesting a lyrical or poetic quality. The name gained some recognition through the lovable dog character in the 'Garfield' comic strip, giving it a playful, friendly association. Odie has a vintage feel reminiscent of the early 20th century when short, sweet nicknames were often used as given names. Its simplicity and cheerful sound make it appealing to parents seeking something unpretentious yet distinctive for their daughters.
Odie for boys#5547 US
This old-timey nickname for Otis and Odell is strongly tied to Garfield’s canine companion in the Garfield comic, movie, and TV franchise.
Actress Ashley Williams gave it signs of life when she used it for her son, Odie Sal, in 2017.
Pronounced OH-dee.
As of October 2026, Odie ranked #6392 in US births in 1963 SSA, peaked at #510 in 1883.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Odie for boys
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- Odie Sal Dodson (b. 2017)Boy
son of American actress Ashley Williams
Odie in pop culture
- OdieBoy
dog in the "Garfield" comic, TV series, and movies
- OdieBoy
electronic storage device detection dog for the Anchorage, Alaska Police Department , he was introduced at a press event held Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Anchorage Police Department headquarters. Odie, a 2,year,old yellow lab, is one of 10 dogs in the world trained to detect the chemical compounds found in electronic media storage devices. (see online article for more info on this real life Odie)
- OdieBoy
adorable 24 pound, male river otter at the Akron, Ohio Zoo , see this article, https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local,news/akron,canton,news/akron,zoo,welcomes,the,cutest,24,pound,river,otter,named,odie