Odette Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-DET / /oʊˈdɛt/French; German
Meaning
French: wealth; German: prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
Odette is a name of French origin, often associated with the ballet 'Swan Lake' by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, where the character Odette is a swan princess. The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has also been used in various literary and artistic contexts, contributing to its romantic and elegant connotations.
Trend Summary
Odette has seen a modest resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking vintage names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Odet
- Odie
International Variants
- Odette (French)
- Odetta (Italian)
- Odet (Dutch)
Famous people named Odette
Odette Annable is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as 'House' and 'Supergirl'.
Odette Yustman is an American actress and model, recognized for her performances in films like 'Cloverfield' and 'The Unborn'.
Fictional characters named Odette
Odette is the main character in the ballet 'Swan Lake', where she is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer.
Odette is a character in the animated film 'The Swan Princess', where she is portrayed as a princess cursed to become a swan.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Odette was first seen in the United States in 1894. Odette has ranked as high as #1167 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Odette has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Odette (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 35 | |
| TX | 21 | |
| AZ | 12 | |
| PA | 12 | |
| FL | 10 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| MO | 8 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| WA | 7 | |
| CO | 6 | |
| OR | 5 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 12 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 20 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 31 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 38 |
| 1921 | 37 |
| 1922 | 41 |
| 1923 | 24 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 42 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 22 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 26 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1935 | 20 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 24 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 37 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1957 | 31 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1961 | 31 |
| 1962 | 51 |
| 1963 | 41 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 60 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 104 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 116 |
| 2020 | 145 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2022 | 180 |
| 2023 | 182 |
| 2024 | 193 |