Total births
788
Girls' name · since 1882
Odile
788 babies named Odile in U.S. Social Security records since 1882, with the highest year being 1915. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 788
- total births
- 1882–2018
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Odile is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 788 have been recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Odile recorded 788 times among girls since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2018.
- 788 total births
- 1882–2018 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
788 girls have been named Odile since 1882, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2018.
- 788
- total births
- 1882–2018
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Odile was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
27 babies were named Odile in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Odile's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Odile's SSA record in two at 1915 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1883, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Odile at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Odile popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2018
- Peak year (1915)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Odile by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Odile's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Odile births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 56
1880s
56 births
- 1890s
1890s
102 births
- 1900s
1900s
152 births
- 1910s
1910s
179 births
- 1920s
1920s
169 births
- 1930s 55
1930s
55 births
- 1940s 25
1940s
25 births
- 1950s 27
1950s
27 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 179 births (23% of all-time use).
How Odile compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Odile's total volume
Odile vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Odile by state
Where Odile concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 275 | 34.9% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.6% |
Louisiana share of Odile's total US births 34.9%
Even split
275 of 788 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Odile? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 788 babies named Odile. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 27 births.
When was Odile most popular? ▼
Odile was most popular in the 1910s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Odile most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Odile are Louisiana (275 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Odile been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Odile since 1882 -- 137 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Odile? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Odie, Odilia, Odis, Odia, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Odile's data
- Odile's decade-level peak was the 1910s (179 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Odiles (275 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Odile
Nearby Names Like Odile
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Odile
Odie Girl
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Odilia Girl
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Odis Girl
171 births
Odia Girl
37 births
Odina Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Odile: Baby Name Since 1882 - 788 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/odile. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Odile draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.