How Many People Are Named Odetta?

Complete statistics for the name Odetta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Odetta
Very Rare
Arabic

Odetta means 'wealthy' in Arabic, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 1,304,160 Americans are named Odetta, with just 253 living today. The majority of people named Odetta are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.

~253
Living in US
1 in 1,304,160
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wealthy
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resilient
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,945
Worldwide Bearers
#111,386
Global Rank
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,988
🇺🇸 United States
812
🇮🇹 Italy
356
🇬🇾 Guyana
234
🇨🇩 DR Congo
137
🇺🇬 Uganda
82
🇿🇲 Zambia
63
🇿🇦 South Africa
40
🇧🇪 Belgium
28
🇷🇺 Russia
22

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
253 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 86
10
Would be under 30 (2%)
94
Would be 30–60 (15%)
524
Would be over 60 (83%)

All 628 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
18
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Odetta Through the Generations

Odetta has been a name cherished through the generations, with its peak popularity occurring way back in 1922 when 22 babies were given this moniker. Today, the name remains stable, with most of its bearers now in their golden years. Of the 253 people named Odetta currently alive, 83% are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals who've carried this name throughout their lives.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 12
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Odetta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Odetta's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Odetta

How Many People Have the Name Odetta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 253 people in the United States currently share the name Odetta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,304,160 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Odetta a Common or Rare Name?

Odetta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Odetta Mean?

Odetta means "wealthy" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Odetta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Odetta Most Popular?

The name Odetta reached peak popularity in 1922, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Odetta?

Approximately 253 people named Odetta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 628. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,304,160 Americans.

Is Odetta a rare name?

Odetta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,304,160 Americans has this name.

What does the name Odetta mean?

Odetta means "wealthy" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Odetta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Odetta are male and 100% are female.

When was Odetta most popular?

Odetta peaked in 1922 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US253
All-Time Births628
1 in X1 in 1,304,160
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age86
Peak Year1922
World Rank#111,386
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.