Odetta
girl nameOdetta entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1773 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1773
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1957 |
| 1910s | #2214 |
| 1920s | #2630 |
| 1930s | #3128 |
| 1940s | #4144 |
| 1950s | #4869 |
| 1960s | #4284 |
| 1970s | #5738 |
| 2020s | #15300 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Odetta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Odetta alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Odetta in 2025?
- Odetta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Odetta most popular?
- Odetta peaked in 1933, reaching #1773 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Odetta with classmates?
- Odetta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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