Jodi
What does Jodi mean and where does it come from?
Jodi is derived as a diminutive form of names such as Judith. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name has roots in Hebrew—Judith (יְהוּדִית) translates to 'woman from Judea'. Jodi reflects the trend for simplified forms of longer names in the 20th century. Not
How else can you spell Jodi?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Jodi?
Jodi works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Jodi right now?
Falling — down 708 spots — currently #4147 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jodi
Jodi entered American naming records in 1940 and has been in use for over 84 years. Its peak popularity was #91 in 1974. A total of 80,421 babies have received this name. Once ranked #3848 in 1940, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #4147 in 2023. Jodi is used for both genders: 99% female and 1% male.
Names that peaked alongside Jodi in 1974:
Jodi by decade
Jodi peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 203 | |
| 1950s | 5,332 | |
| 1960s | 27,103 | |
| 1970s ★ | 30,681 | |
| 1980s | 11,727 | |
| 1990s | 3,471 | |
| 2000s | 1,274 | |
| 2010s | 579 | |
| 2020s | 51 |
What are good nicknames for Jodi?
What names sound and feel like Jodi?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jodi also consider these