girl's name
Odile
oh-DEEL (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 94,576
Odile means wealth, from a Germanic word for inherited property — and her saint was born blind, abandoned for it, and became patron of Alsace and of people with poor eyesight. Its strongest market is France, at 3,290th.
- Odile is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1950, when 2,755 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Odile Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,775 |
| 1910s | 2,660 |
| 1920s | 7,250 |
| 1930s | 12,505 |
| 1940s | 19,545 |
| 1950s | 25,895 |
| 1960s | 17,120 |
| 1970s | 4,585 |
| 1980s | 1,430 |
| 1990s | 460 |
| 2000s | 185 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 55 |
What Odile Means
Odile means wealth, or inherited fortune. The Germanic od names property passed down rather than earned, so the sense is patrimony rather than riches in general.
Where Odile Comes From
Odile is the French form of the Germanic Odila, built on od — wealth or inheritance, specifically property held and passed on. The same element begins Otto and Odo and ends the Norse Óðinn's relatives in name-formation. Saint Odile of Alsace was reportedly born blind and abandoned by her father, recovering her sight at baptism; she founded the monastery at Hohenbourg and is patron of Alsace and of those with eye trouble. Her mountain, Mont Sainte-Odile, is still a pilgrimage site.
Odile in Use
Odile peaked in France in 1950, when 2,755 babies were registered, and it is stable rather than falling. It charts in exactly two markets, at 3,290th in France on 10 births, across 94,576 lifetime births. It is on record from 1900.
How Popular Is Odile?
In 2025, Odile was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Odile Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Odile
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Odile Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Odile over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Odile
- French oh-DEEL /ɔ.dil/
Odile in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
- Dutch
- Odilia
Sibling Names for Odile
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Odile — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Odile
What does the name Odile mean?
Wealth — the Germanic od, meaning inherited property specifically.
Who was Saint Odile?
An Alsatian abbess reportedly born blind and abandoned, who recovered her sight at baptism.
Is Odile related to Otto?
Yes — both are built on the same Germanic element od.
How popular is Odile?
3,290th in France, and it is stable.
Is Odile a girl's or a boy's name?
Odile is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Odile?
Odile has 2 syllables.
Is Odile a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Odile currently ranks #1,954 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.