Jodi

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Jewish; Praised

Background: The name Jodi originates from Hebrew, where it is derived from the name 'Yehudit,' meaning 'Jewish' or 'praised.' In modern contexts, Jodi is often used as a diminutive form of names such as Judith.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#438
Total births
80,616
Most popular decade
1970s (92,049 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-529 ranks)
Years in Top 100
8
First recorded year
1940

Gender usage

1.2% male 98.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1953
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,799
Peak year
1973
Peak year births
47
Peak rank
#1,201
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#10,889

Female

First year
1940
First year births
7
First year rank
#3,503
Peak year
1970
Peak year births
4,185
Peak rank
#95
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
49
Recent rank
#3,211

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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