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About Odessa
Odessa commands attention with its strong opening and soft conclusion—a name of contrasts that creates perfect balance. There's something timelessly sophisticated about it, evoking images of grand architecture and sweeping coastlines. It feels substantial, like a name with stories to tell and adventures to undertake.
The three syllables give it presence and gravitas, making it suitable for a future leader, artist, or scholar. Yet it never feels stuffy or overly serious; there's warmth beneath its stately exterior. Odessa has experienced a quiet renaissance among parents seeking names that blend vintage appeal with modern sensibility. It's geographic without being constraining, historical without feeling dated, and distinctive without being difficult.
Popularity of the Name Odessa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #464 | |
| 1881 | #443 | |
| 1882 | #626 | |
| 1883 | #460 | |
| 1884 | #496 | |
| 1885 | #535 | |
| 1886 | #522 | |
| 1887 | #419 | |
| 1888 | #510 | |
| 1889 | #384 | |
| 1890 | #442 | |
| 1891 | #358 | |
| 1892 | #449 | |
| 1893 | #376 | |
| 1894 | #371 | |
| 1895 | #396 | |
| 1896 | #432 | |
| 1897 | #369 | |
| 1898 | #383 | |
| 1899 | #394 | |
| 1900 | #356 | |
| 1901 | #330 | |
| 1902 | #331 | |
| 1903 | #334 | |
| 1904 | #314 | |
| 1905 | #318 | |
| 1906 | #290 | |
| 1907 | #286 | |
| 1908 | #278 | |
| 1909 | #278 | |
| 1910 | #280 | |
| 1911 | #285 | |
| 1912 | #300 | |
| 1913 | #299 | |
| 1914 | #325 | |
| 1915 | #322 | |
| 1916 | #325 | |
| 1917 | #319 | |
| 1918 | #304 | |
| 1919 | #298 | |
| 1920 | #304 | |
| 1921 | #309 | |
| 1922 | #307 | |
| 1923 | #307 | |
| 1924 | #311 | |
| 1925 | #321 | |
| 1926 | #335 | |
| 1927 | #360 | |
| 1928 | #356 | |
| 1929 | #390 | |
| 1930 | #398 | |
| 1931 | #400 | |
| 1932 | #392 | |
| 1933 | #402 | |
| 1934 | #392 | |
| 1935 | #430 | |
| 1936 | #430 | |
| 1937 | #421 | |
| 1938 | #471 | |
| 1939 | #487 | |
| 1940 | #511 | |
| 1941 | #479 | |
| 1942 | #557 | |
| 1943 | #615 | |
| 1944 | #521 | |
| 1945 | #582 | |
| 1946 | #641 | |
| 1947 | #664 | |
| 1948 | #613 | |
| 1949 | #743 | |
| 1950 | #736 | |
| 1951 | #717 | |
| 1952 | #779 | |
| 1953 | #846 | |
| 1954 | #848 | |
| 1955 | #987 | |
| 1956 | #953 | |
| 2019 | #961 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Odessa
- Odesa
- Odessah
- Odeesa
Names Similar to Odessa
Nicknames for Odessa
- Dess
- Essa
- Odey
- Dessi
Famous People Named Odessa
| Odessa Young | Australian actress |
| Odessa Chitty | British archaeologist |
| Odessa Clay | American journalist |
| Odessa Brown | American civil rights activist |
| Odessa Begay | Navajo artist |
| Odessa Brock | Canadian politician |
| Odessa McCastle | American singer-songwriter |
| Odessa Adlon | American actress |
| Odessa Grady Clay | birth name of Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali |
| Odessa De Leon | Filipino actress |
| Odessa Munroe | British singer |
| Odessa Warren Grey | American author |
| Odessa Wright | American soccer player |
| Odessa Harris | British weightlifter |
| Odessa Iles | British nurse and suffragette |
| Odessa A'zion | American actress |
| Odessa Rae | American actress |
Characters Named Odessa
| Odessa Clay | Character in the novel "Daughters of Fortune" by Tara Hyland |
| Odessa Madden | Character in the TV series "Treme" |
| Odessa Ramirez | Character in the video game "Final Fantasy VII" |
| Odessa Cubbage | Character in the video game "Half-Life 2" |
| Odessa Drake | Character in the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Odessa Greenhill | Character in the TV series "The Saddle Club" |
| Odessa Komerov | Character in the TV series "Brothers & Sisters" |
| Odessa Cotter | Character in the movie "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" |
| Odessa Redfern | Character in the TV series "McLeod's Daughters" |