Holding steady.
Popularity of Odester since 1920
Babies named Odester per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Odester is a rare feminine name that saw its peak usage in the 1930s, with the greatest number of recorded births in 1933. The name has a French origin, derived from the Germanic element for 'wealth', though it remains obscure in modern times. Its stable trajectory since the 1920s indicates it never experienced a sharp rise or fall, but rather a gentle presence in early 20th-century naming trends. While no top states are associated with Odester, its similarity to names like Odette and Odessa gives it a vintage charm. Today, it is a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with historical roots.
Odester appears to be an elaborated feminine form of Odest, a variant of the French name Odet, which is a diminutive of Odette. Odette itself is a French feminine diminutive of Odo, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity'. The name was recorded in the United States primarily in the early 20th century, with its peak in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Odie, Dessie
Variants: Odest, Odette
Sibling names for Odester
Names that share Odester's style, for a brother or sister.
