Elodie Girl

Popularity: #292 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EL-oh-dee /ɛˈloʊdi/

Origin: French; Greek

Meaning: French: foreign; Greek: wealth

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Elodie has its roots in the French language, derived from the Old Provençal name "Alòdis," which itself is believed to originate from the Germanic elements "ala," meaning "all," and "hrod," meaning "fame" or "glory." This etymological path illustrates a transition from Germanic linguistic influences into the Romance languages, particularly through the cultural exchanges in medieval France. The name was adopted into French vernacular, where it became popularized in the 19th century, although its origins can be traced back to earlier forms in the region of Provence.

Historically, the name Elodie has been associated with various cultural milestones. One notable figure is Saint Elodie, a lesser-known saint from the early Christian era, who is venerated in certain regions of France.

The name gained further prominence through literary works and artistic representations during the Romantic period, where names with melodic qualities were favored. Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its usage in different contexts throughout the centuries.

Culturally, Elodie resonates with themes of beauty and grace, often associated with the lyrical and melodic qualities of the name itself. This connection to music and art has contributed to its enduring appeal in French-speaking regions.

The name is sometimes affectionately shortened to "Lodie," which maintains the original's charm while offering a more intimate form. Overall, Elodie's journey through linguistic evolution and cultural significance highlights its rich heritage and the layers of meaning embedded within.

Famous people named Elodie

In this section, you will find notable people named Elodie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Elodie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Elodie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Elodie Frégé is a singer and songwriter best known for her albums Elodie Frégé, Le Jeu de la vérité, and Amuse-bouches.

Elodie Yung is an actress best known for her roles in Daredevil, The Defenders, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Fictional characters named Elodie

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Elodie is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. She is a prominent character in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, known for her role as a noble and her connections to the game's central conflicts.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Elodie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EloiseElenaEllaEmilieEvelynEstelle

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Elodie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MelodyAmelieCecilyLydiaIsoldeElenaClaudieOdette

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elodie was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Elodie has ranked as high as #662 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Louisiana, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Elodie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Elodie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Elodie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Elodie.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 980 980
2024 842 842
2023 382 382
2022 429 429
2021 385 385
2020 400 400
2019 309 309
2018 244 244
2017 252 252
2016 247 247
2015 216 216
2014 209 209
2013 172 172
2012 153 153
2011 108 108
2010 75 75
2009 65 65
2008 86 86
2007 47 47
2006 38 38
2005 35 35
2004 35 35
2003 21 21
2002 25 25
2001 25 25
2000 13 13
1999 13 13
1998 14 14
1997 10 10
1996 5 5
1995 6 6
1994 9 9
1993 12 12
1992 7 7
1991 7 7
1990 8 8
1989 5 5
1988 9 9
1987 5 5
1980 7 7
1973 5 5
1971 5 5
1969 5 5
1966 5 5
1963 6 6
1960 6 6
1959 5 5
1958 5 5
1957 7 7
1956 5 5
1955 10 10
1954 5 5
1953 5 5
1952 12 12
1951 6 6
1950 8 8
1949 7 7
1948 6 6
1947 15 15
1946 6 6
1945 5 5
1944 7 7
1943 6 6
1942 8 8
1941 7 7
1939 14 14
1938 6 6
1937 8 8
1936 8 8
1935 7 7
1934 14 14
1933 6 6
1932 9 9
1931 11 11
1930 11 11
1929 11 11
1928 9 9
1927 9 9
1926 12 12
1925 13 13
1924 10 10
1923 17 17
1922 15 15
1921 9 9
1920 10 10
1919 15 15
1918 11 11
1917 19 19
1916 13 13
1915 8 8
1914 15 15
1913 11 11
1912 8 8
1911 18 18
1910 6 6
1909 8 8
1908 8 8
1906 12 12
1905 5 5
1904 6 6
1902 5 5
1899 6 6
1898 5 5
1897 7 7
1896 7 7
1895 10 10
1894 7 7
1893 7 7
1892 8 8
1891 7 7
1890 8 8
1886 9 9
1885 5 5
1884 5 5
1883 8 8
1881 5 5

Top States for Elodie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 90
11%
TX 85
11%
NY 66
8%
FL 42
5%
MI 29
4%
NC 29
4%
IL 27
3%
NJ 26
3%
OH 25
3%
MA 23
3%
VA 22
3%
WI 21
3%
PA 21
3%
MN 20
2%
WA 20
2%
IN 20
2%
TN 20
2%
LA 18
2%
GA 15
2%
AZ 14
2%
OK 14
2%
MO 14
2%
CO 14
2%
KY 14
2%
MD 14
2%
UT 14
2%
AL 12
1%
AR 11
1%
OR 11
1%
CT 9
1%
SC 9
1%
NE 9
1%
IA 8
1%
ID 7
1%
KS 6
1%
MS 5
1%