Jodie
Jodie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Woman of Judea; praised.
Origin and history
Jodie originated as a diminutive or variant of Judith, which comes from the Hebrew name Yehudit meaning 'woman of Judea'. It emerged as an independent given name in the mid-20th century in English-speaking regions. While it saw significant popularity in the United States in the late 20th century, its contemporary usage is relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
27,442 babies in the United States have been named Jodie since 1880. It ranks #880 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.3 %)
- NY (7 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 52 |
| 1890-1900 | 88 |
| 1900-1910 | 85 |
| 1910-1920 | 174 |
| 1920-1930 | 143 |
| 1930-1940 | 159 |
| 1940-1950 | 374 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,711 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,997 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,010 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,257 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,876 |
| 2000-2010 | 866 |
| 2010-2019 | 416 |
| 2020-2029 | 234 |
Famous people named Jodie
- Jodie Foster: Actress, Director
- Jodie Comer: Actress
- Jodie Sweetin: Actress
Fun facts
- Jodie developed alongside Jo and Jody as a pet form of Judith before gaining popularity as a distinct legal name.
- The name experienced its greatest U.S. popularity from the 1960s through the 1980s.