Odette
How to say it: oh-DET · /oʊˈdɛt/
French diminutive from Germanic 'wealth, fortune' - immortalized as Swan Lake heroine.
Odette was the 805th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 303 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #492 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #805 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 303 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,941 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #492 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade marks the high point for Odette so far, with steady climbing behind it. The peak continues now and further ascent is expected.
What goes with it
Spoken in two crisp syllables with a gentle air. Giselle shares its grace.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Odette is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Odette
- Odette Annable (born 1985)American actress
- Odette Giuffrida (born 1994)Italian judoka
- Odette Bancilhon (1908–1993)Astronomer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Odette is the heroine of Swan Lake, the world's most famous ballet; the name carries a tragic-swan association
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