Jodi
Jodi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praised, or God shall add.
Origin and history
Jodi is a given name derived as a diminutive of Jude, Judah, or Joseph, or as a variation of Jody. While more commonly used for females in modern times, it has a history of usage as a masculine name in the United States. Its cumulative total reflects a niche but established historical presence for males.
Popularity in the United States
962 babies in the United States have been named Jodi since 1880. It ranks #3718 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1898.
States where it is most popular
- MI (50 %)
- NY (25 %)
- OH (25 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 42 |
| 1960-1970 | 226 |
| 1970-1980 | 330 |
| 1980-1990 | 123 |
| 1990-2000 | 53 |
| 2000-2010 | 83 |
| 2010-2019 | 76 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Fun facts
- Although predominantly used for females in the late 20th century, Jodi has maintained steady, low-volume usage for males in the United States.
- It originated primarily as a familiar diminutive for biblical names like Joseph, Jude, or Judah before becoming an independent name.