Odette Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Odette is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Odette?
Odette is spelled O-D-E-T-T-E. The name has 6 letters.
Odette at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Odette may derive from the Germanic element “aud” meaning “wealth” or “fortune.”
- Origin
- Odette is commonly associated with Germanic origin and is considered a diminutive form of the name Oda.
- Pronunciation
- oh-DET · 2 syllables
Odette Popularity in 2025
Rank#881
Recorded Births303
- Girls usage rose 333 places to #881 and recorded 108 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Odette Mean?
Odette may derive from the Germanic element “aud” meaning “wealth” or “fortune.”
Origin: Odette is commonly associated with Germanic origin and is considered a diminutive form of the name Oda.
How Do You Pronounce Odette?
Pronunciationoh-DET
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Odette?
- History
- The name Odette has appeared in literary works and theatrical productions, notably as a character in the ballet Swan Lake, which has contributed to its recognition in modern times.
Odette Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 303 | #881 |
| 2024 | Girls | 195 | #1,214 |
| 2023 | Girls | 183 | #1,255 |
| 2022 | Girls | 180 | #1,309 |
| 2021 | Girls | 150 | #1,432 |
| 2020 | Girls | 145 | #1,474 |
| 2019 | Girls | 116 | #1,763 |
| 2018 | Girls | 98 | #1,997 |
| 2017 | Girls | 104 | #1,930 |
| 2016 | Girls | 78 | #2,385 |
| 2015 | Girls | 87 | #2,169 |
| 2014 | Girls | 52 | #3,137 |
| 2013 | Girls | 60 | #2,837 |
| 2012 | Girls | 40 | #3,854 |
| 2011 | Girls | 49 | #3,303 |
| 2010 | Girls | 19 | #6,641 |
| 2009 | Girls | 32 | #4,571 |
| 2008 | Girls | 39 | #4,006 |
| 2007 | Girls | 31 | #4,675 |
| 2006 | Girls | 26 | #5,233 |
| 2005 | Girls | 30 | #4,487 |
| 2004 | Girls | 39 | #3,689 |
| 2003 | Girls | 25 | #4,943 |
| 2002 | Girls | 46 | #3,103 |
When Was Odette Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
303 recorded births
National rank #881
2024 · Girls
195 recorded births
National rank #1,214
2023 · Girls
183 recorded births
National rank #1,255
2022 · Girls
180 recorded births
National rank #1,309
Where Odette Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| WA | #511 | 13 |
| CO | #536 | 10 |
| UT | #539 | 7 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| MO | #556 | 10 |
| AZ | #578 | 11 |
| MN | #597 | 8 |