Jodi
Jodi is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praise, or woman from Judea.
Origin and history
Jodi originated as a diminutive of Judith, derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised'. It gained significant popularity in the United States as an independent given name during the mid-to-late 20th century. Although usage has declined in recent years, it remains a familiar American classic.
Popularity in the United States
79,695 babies in the United States have been named Jodi since 1880. It ranks #441 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1840.
States where it is most popular
- NY (8.2 %)
- OH (8 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 203 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,290 |
| 1960-1970 | 26,874 |
| 1970-1980 | 30,352 |
| 1980-1990 | 11,603 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,417 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,192 |
| 2010-2019 | 503 |
| 2020-2029 | 261 |
Famous people named Jodi
- Jodi Picoult: Author, Novelist
- Jodi Benson: Actress, Singer
- Jodi Long: Actress
Fun facts
- Jodi evolved from Judy and Judith before becoming established as an independent legal name.
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States between the late 1950s and the late 1970s.