Jodene
“God will increase” — Associated with hope and divine support
English origin · originated from the male name Joden
#1693US 2023
507Births / yr
→Stable
957All-time births
📅 Since 193700
How to pronounce Jodene
JOH·dun·AY
/ˈdʒoʊ.dən.ˈeɪ/ · stress on JOH · 3 syllables
“God will increase”
Associated with hope and divine support · English origin
What does Jodene mean and where does it come from?
Jodene is a modern feminine name that originated from the male name Joden, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yodan (יוֹדָן). It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. The name is often associated with hope and divine support.
Cultural significance
Jodene has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in English-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god will increase.
Peak popularity
Reached #1581 in 1966 — currently #1693 in the US.
How else can you spell Jodene?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Jodene?
Jodene works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Jodene Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Jodene Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Jodene Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Jodene Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Jodene Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Jodene Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Jodene right now?
Holding steady — currently #1693 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jodene
Jodene entered American naming records in 1937 and has been in use for over 87 years. With 957 total births recorded, Jodene remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #3832 in 1940 to #1693 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Jodene in 1966:
Jodene by decade
Jodene peaked in the 1960s. See all 1960s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 22 | |
| 1940s | 72 | |
| 1950s | 290 | |
| 1960s ★ | 395 | |
| 1970s | 157 | |
| 1980s | 21 |
Jodene has only 957 total recorded births since 1937 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Jodene?
CROATIAN
FinkaIna
ENGLISH
JoJoettaJoeyJojoJoleenJoleneJosiePosiePosy
FINNISH
Iina
FRENCH
FifiJosetteJosiane
What names sound and feel like Jodene?
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How is Jodene written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Jodene?
Yousef ARABICYoussef ARABICYusef ARABICYusuf ARABICHovsep ARMENIANYusif AZERBAIJANIJoseba BASQUEIoseph BIBLICAL GREEKIoses BIBLICAL GREEKYosef BIBLICAL HEBREWIoseph BIBLICAL LATINJoseph BIBLICALJoses BIBLICALYosif BULGARIANJosep CATALANJosip CROATIANJoško CROATIANJoso CROATIANJozo CROATIANJosef CZECHJosef DANISHJef DUTCHJoep DUTCHJoop DUTCHJoos DUTCHJoost DUTCHJos DUTCHJosephus DUTCHJozef DUTCHSjef DUTCHZef DUTCHJo ENGLISHJoe ENGLISHJoey ENGLISHJojo ENGLISHJoseph ENGLISHJoĉjo ESPERANTOJozefo ESPERANTOJoosep ESTONIANJooseppi FINNISHJuuso FINNISHJoseph FRENCHXosé GALICIANIoseb GEORGIANSoso GEORGIANJo GERMANJosef GERMANJoseph GERMANSepp GERMANSeppel GERMANIosif GREEKYosef HEBREWJosephus HISTORYJóska HUNGARIANJózsef HUNGARIANJózsi HUNGARIANSeosamh IRISHBeppe ITALIANGiuseppe ITALIANPeppe ITALIANPeppi ITALIANPeppino ITALIANPino ITALIANIosephus LATE ROMANJāzeps LATVIANJuozapas LITHUANIANJuozas LITHUANIANJosif MACEDONIANHohepa MAORIJosef NORWEGIANJosèp OCCITANIosifu OLD CHURCH SLAVICJózef POLISHJosé PORTUGUESEZé PORTUGUESEZezé PORTUGUESEIosif ROMANIANIosif RUSSIANOsip RUSSIANSeòsaidh SCOTTISHJosif SERBIANJozef SLOVAKJosip SLOVENEJože SLOVENEJožef SLOVENEJosé SPANISHJosepe SPANISHPepe SPANISHPepito SPANISHJosef SWEDISHYusuf TURKISHYosyp UKRAINIANYusup UYGHURYussel YIDDISH
Common questions about the name Jodene
What does the name Jodene mean?
Jodene means "God will increase" — a name rooted in English tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Jodene?
Jodene is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Jodene?
Jodene originates from English tradition. English names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Jodene?
Jodene is a three-syllable name pronounced JOH-dun-AY. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Jodene?
Jodene pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar English heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
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