Jody
What does Jody mean and where does it come from?
Jody is a diminutive of Judy, itself derived from Judith, a Hebrew name (יהודית) meaning 'from Judea' or 'praised.' It became popular in the mid-20th century in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States. It has been used across genders but is more commonly recognized as a female na
How else can you spell Jody?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Jody?
Jody works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Jody right now?
Rising fast — up 615 spots — currently #2626 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jody
Jody entered American naming records in 1919 and has been in use for over 105 years. A total of 87,086 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #4172 in 1920 to #2626 in 2023. Jody is used for both genders: 64% female and 36% male.
Names that peaked alongside Jody in 1970:
Jody by decade
Jody peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 | |
| 1920s | 141 | |
| 1930s | 406 | |
| 1940s | 1,894 | |
| 1950s | 16,678 | |
| 1960s | 26,940 | |
| 1970s ★ | 27,703 | |
| 1980s | 8,423 | |
| 1990s | 2,681 | |
| 2000s | 1,334 | |
| 2010s | 802 | |
| 2020s | 60 |
What are good nicknames for Jody?
What names sound and feel like Jody?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jody also consider these