Holding steady.
Popularity of Odelle since 1902
Babies named Odelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Odelle's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 42 |
| 1910s | 162 |
| 1920s | 154 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Odelle is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1902. Its peak year came shortly after, in 1904, but the name never gained widespread popularity and has remained obscure. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has seen little change in usage over time, though always at very low numbers. Because it has never ranked in the top 1000, the 1-in-N statistic is unavailable. Without top states, its geographic distribution is unknown. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may be a feminine elaboration of the English surname Odell or a variant of French Odette. Given its scarcity, Odelle remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel.
Odelle is likely a feminine elaboration of the surname Odell, which is of English origin meaning 'from the wood hill' or 'wealthy'. It may also be a variant of Odette, a French diminutive of Oda. The name saw modest use in the early 1900s, peaking in 1904, but has remained rare in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dell, Odie, Della
Sibling names for Odelle
Names that share Odelle's style, for a brother or sister.
