Odetta Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-DET-uh / /oʊˈdɛtə/French; Hebrew
Meaning
French: wealthy; Hebrew: song
Historical & Cultural Background
Odetta is a feminine form of the name Odet, which has French origins. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States. The name is often associated with the American folk singer Odetta Holmes, who was influential in the civil rights movement. Odetta has also been linked to Hebrew roots, where it conveys a sense of musicality.
Trend Summary
Odetta has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Odette
International Variants
- Odette (French)
- Odet (Hebrew)
Famous people named Odetta
Odetta Holmes was an American folk singer and civil rights activist known for her powerful voice and influence on the folk music revival.
Odetta was also recognized for her contributions to music and her role in the civil rights movement, inspiring many artists.
Fictional characters named Odetta
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Odetta was first seen in the United States in 1900. Odetta has ranked as high as #874 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Hawaii, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Odetta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Odetta (1974)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |