Odetta

Odetta - A very unique female name



  Nov 11,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Odetta at a glance

Odetta is ranked #2966 among girl baby names in 1974, with 5 births in 1974. It peaked in 1943 at #1573 and first appeared on the charts in 1943.

Rank in 1974
#2966
Births in 1974
5
Peak year
1943 (#1573)
First appeared
1943
Popularity
1 in 259,942 girls
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Odetta appeared on the charts for the first time in 1943 on position #1573. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Odetta and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Odetta? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Odetta. The baby girl name Odetta was given to 5 baby girls in 1974, ranking #2966 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 259,942 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Odetta peaked in popularity 83 years ago in 1943 on position 1573.



Famous with this name

Odetta
Odetta Stoddard
Zavi Odetta


How would you rate Odetta, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Odetta is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Odetta is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,709 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,709.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Odetta is where you live.


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Odetta origin and meaning

Odetta is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Odetta, pop culture references for the name Odetta and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Odetta

We've found the following names that sound similar to Odetta, sorted by popularity.

Ouida / Odette / Odie / Otha / Oda / Ottie / Ouita / Oddie / Odeth /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19742966
19502029
19431573

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
New York1709

Even more about Odetta


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Odetta a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Odetta?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1943
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Odetta
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 259,942
Letter count 6
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1943
1974 births +5

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