Odean is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It was created by combining the names of two popular characters from the television series "Beverly Hills, 90210". The show's creators used the first three letters of the character David Silver's name and the last four letters of the character Dylan McKay's name to create the name Odean.
The name Odean does not have a specific meaning or association with any particular historical figure or cultural tradition. Rather, it was created as an original name for use in the fictional world of "Beverly Hills, 90210".
Despite its origins in popular culture, the name Odean has gained some popularity outside of the show. According to data from the Social Security Administration, it has been used as a given name in the United States since at least the early 2000s.
Today, Odean is still a relatively rare name, but it is recognized by fans of "Beverly Hills, 90210" and those who appreciate unique and distinctive names. It continues to be used as a given name for boys in some parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Here are some statistics regarding the given name Odean over a period of time in the United States:
Over a span of 80 years from 1915 to 1995, there were a total of 351 babies born with the name Odean in the U.S. This number is not extremely high compared to other names, indicating that Odean was not among the most popular choices during this period.
The years with the highest number of Odean births were 1923 and 1924, with 17 babies each receiving the name. Interestingly, these two years saw more Odeans being born than any other year in the provided dataset.
There was a notable decrease in popularity for the name after the 1940s, with only six births recorded in both 1946 and 1948, and five births in 1961. However, there were some spikes in popularity during specific years like 1954 (with eight births) and 1956 (with ten births).
By the end of this period, the name Odean was becoming less common, with only seven births recorded in 1962 and six births in 1964. This trend suggests that by the late 1960s, choosing Odean as a baby's name had become quite uncommon compared to previous decades.
It is essential to note that these statistics are based on data from specific years, and trends can vary when considering different timeframes or countries. Additionally, this information does not reflect current popularity trends for the name Odean, as it only covers births up until 1995.