Odette
Odette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Wealthy or fortunate.
Origin and history
Odette is a French female name derived from the Germanic root 'oda', meaning wealth or fortune. It is famous worldwide as the benevolent White Swan princess in Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake. In the United States, it has seen a modest revival in recent years as a vintage literary choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,239 babies in the United States have been named Odette since 1880. It ranks #2702 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1120.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26 %)
- NY (16.5 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
- LA (11.9 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 45 |
| 1900-1910 | 90 |
| 1910-1920 | 195 |
| 1920-1930 | 299 |
| 1930-1940 | 155 |
| 1940-1950 | 154 |
| 1950-1960 | 292 |
| 1960-1970 | 300 |
| 1970-1980 | 204 |
| 1980-1990 | 135 |
| 1990-2000 | 172 |
| 2000-2010 | 339 |
| 2010-2019 | 703 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,156 |
Famous people named Odette
- Odette Annable: Actress
- Odette Hallowes: Intelligence Agent, Heroine
Fun facts
- Odette is the iconic heroine transformed into a swan in Tchaikovsky's famous 1877 ballet.
- It originated as a French affectionate diminutive for names beginning with Oda or Oda-based roots.