Odette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Odette is a French name derived from the Germanic roots meaning 'famous' or 'glory'. It evolved from the name Ode and has historical significance through its association with ballet. The name is associated with wealth and elegance, and it has biblical relevance of 'N/A'. Over time, it has maintained a positive image and is linked to notable figures in contemporary culture.

The name Odette is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Odette has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Odette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1441st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2184th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2020th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3296th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5495th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4365th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1753rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Odette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Odette"

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Pronunciation

/oʊˈdɛt/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

Odette is a diminutive form of the Old French name 'Ode', which itself is derived from the Germanic name 'Hroda', meaning 'famous' or 'glory'.

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Meaning

wealth, fortune, or riches

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Language Evolution

Ode, Odet, Odette

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Historical Usage

Odette gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to the ballet 'Swan Lake' where the character Odette is a central figure.

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Variants & Derivatives

Odet, Odie, Dette

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Odette is viewed as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with beauty and sophistication.

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Famous People

Odette Annable, Odette Yustman

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Odette"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Odette"

"Odette" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1441st of 9107 530
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2184th of 9204 278
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2020th of 12526 557
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3296th of 19264 327
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 5495th of 27321 242
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 4365th of 35406 500
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1753rd of 30306 1,445

Regional Popularity of "Odette" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Odette" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 100.00%
1379th/1379
38.50%
911th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 75.06%
1168th/1556
76.07%
1790th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 48.48%
1178th/2430
83.42%
2380th/2853
57.33%
1591st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 68.39%
2382nd/3483
- 73.54%
2974th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 79.42%
3554th/4475
86.39%
4487th/5194
72.34%
4570th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 72.93%
3766th/5164
44.80%
3276th/7313
38.35%
2862nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
46.06%
1835th/3984
44.82%
2011th/4487
31.50%
2149th/6822
19.96%
1253rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Odette"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Odette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.