girl's name
Odetta
oh-DET-uh (English)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 640
Odetta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Odetta is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1922, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Odetta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 110 |
| 1920s | 140 |
| 1930s | 93 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 113 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Odetta?
In 2024, Odetta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Odetta Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Odetta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Odetta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Odetta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Odetta
- English oh-DET-uh
Sibling Names for Odetta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Odetta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Odetta
How popular is the name Odetta?
In 2024, Odetta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Odetta a girl's or a boy's name?
Odetta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Odetta?
Odetta has 3 syllables.
When was Odetta most popular?
Odetta peaked in 1922, when 22 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.