Rising since 1991, #881 for girls today.
Popularity of Odette since 1894
Babies named Odette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 45 |
| 1900s | 90 |
| 1910s | 195 |
| 1920s | 299 |
| 1930s | 155 |
| 1940s | 154 |
| 1950s | 292 |
| 1960s | 300 |
| 1970s | 204 |
| 1980s | 135 |
| 1990s | 172 |
| 2000s | 339 |
| 2010s | 703 |
| 2020s | 1,156 |
Meaning & origin
Odette is a French name meaning "wealth," derived from the Germanic element "od." Since its first recorded U.S. use in 1894, it has experienced a notable resurgence, particularly rising since 1991 and reaching its peak in 2025 when it ranked 881st. Approximately 1 in 5,305 girls were named Odette in 2025, reflecting a growing appeal among modern parents seeking elegant, vintage-inspired names. The name's top states include Nevada, Arkansas, and Washington, suggesting a broad geographic distribution. Odette is most famously associated with the tragic heroine of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, though its origins are rooted in medieval European naming traditions. It remains a distinctive choice that balances classic charm with contemporary rarity.
Odette is the French diminutive of Oda, which itself derives from the Germanic element "od" meaning "wealth" or "fortune." The name was borne by a 7th-century Frankish saint, Saint Oda, and became associated with the character Odette in Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake (1877).
Where Odette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Odette” around the world
Where Odette lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
New Zealand
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Odie, Dettie, Etta
Sibling names for Odette
Names that share Odette's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Juliette, Margot, Eloise, Colette, Genevieve, Angele, Claudette, Coletta, Evette, Joetta, Josette, Louetta, Willette, Yolande, Amorette, Burnetta, Colletta, Cozetta, Dalett, Davetta, Fernande, Ginette, Ivone, Johnnetta, Josetta, Lorette, Lovetta, Marcelene, Marcille, Toinette, Trinette, Yvonnie, Amelda, Anthonette, Blondine, Dawnetta, Fanchon, Ghislaine, Gwenetta, Honore, Lanore, Laurine, Lennette, Louretta, Lucette, Lunette, Lyvonne, Moselle, Priscille, Raynetta, Rolande, Rosine, Felicie, Marnette, Simmone, Wyvonne, Alette, Claudett, Euline, Florestine, Francille, Jodette, Linetta, Maclovia, Marguriete, Marzelle, Nickolette, Odesser, Polette, Quinette, Sophonie, Verlaine
Brothers: Etienne, Remy, Theodore, Sebastian, Jules, Fernand, Gaston, Girard, Raynard, Lamoine, Lemoyne, Reynard, Oland, Guerry, Laval, Legrande, Ovide
