Holding steady.
Popularity of Odile since 1882
Babies named Odile per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Odile's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 56 |
| 1890s | 102 |
| 1900s | 152 |
| 1910s | 179 |
| 1920s | 169 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Odile is a French name with roots in the Germanic word for wealth, historically associated with Saint Odile, the 7th-century patron saint of Alsace. In the United States, Odile reached its highest recorded usage in the peak year of 1898, though it has never been a common choice. According to Social Security data, the name was first recorded in 1882 and has remained stable in its rarity ever since, never entering the top 1000. Its elegant, classic feel makes it a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with a continental European flair.
Odile is the French form of the Germanic name Odila, a feminine diminutive of names beginning with 'od-' meaning 'wealth, fortune'. The name was borne by Saint Odile, the patron saint of Alsace, who lived in the 7th century. It has been used in France and other French-speaking regions since medieval times, though it remained rare in the English-speaking world.
“Odile” around the world
Where Odile lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Odi
Sibling names for Odile
Names that share Odile's style, for a brother or sister.
