Odette

Odette is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 193 girls in the United States.

Odette at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Odette

Odette belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Odette first appears in Social Security records in 1894. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #843 in 1905, and in 2024 193 babies received the name — 3,933 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Odette in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Best US rank
#843 in 1905
Peak year
2024
Babies named Odette in 2024
193
Total since 1880
3,933

Odette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#872 in 2025
Babies named Odette in 2025
40
Total since 1996
355

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Odette mean?

The meaning of Odette is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Odette a boy or girl name?

Odette is a girl name. In 2024, 193 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Odette?

Odette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Odette?

Odette first appears in US records in 1894. Its best-ever ranking was #843 in 1905, and 193 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].