How old is someone named Odessa?
The average Odessa is 48 years old.
Half of all living Odessas are between 18 and 76. The average sits between a large older group and a younger one, so many Odessas are much older than 48.
When was Odessa popular?
Odessa is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1920 but no single era. You'll meet Odessas of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,188 | 0 |
| 1910s | 3,120 | 0 |
| 1920s | 4,180 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,448 | 500 |
| 1940s | 1,713 | 950 |
| 1950s | 1,182 | 910 |
| 1960s | 683 | 600 |
| 1970s | 505 | 470 |
| 1980s | 439 | 420 |
| 1990s | 463 | 450 |
| 2000s | 544 | 540 |
| 2010s | 734 | 730 |
| 2020s | 807 | 800 |
How many Odessas are still alive?
About 6,400 Odessas are alive in the US today. That's 34% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Odessa since 1880.
Most Odessas ever born have died: the name was most popular in 1920, long enough ago that many of those babies are gone.
What generation is the name Odessa?
About one in four living Odessas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Odessa an old name?
Yes. Odessa is older than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Odessa will be 32 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Odessas make up more of the total.
Is Odessa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Odessas are women.
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NAME TWIN
Odessa's name twin is May. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, May's age curve is the closest match to Odessa's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Odessa
How old is the average Odessa?
The average Odessa in the US is 48 years old. The median is 52, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Odessa?
About 6,400 Odessas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Odessa most popular?
In 1920, when about 470 baby girls were named Odessa.
Is Odessa a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 26% of living Odessas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this