Holding steady.
Popularity of Jodean since 1925
Babies named Jodean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 74 |
| 1950s | 112 |
| 1960s | 165 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jodean is an American invented name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1925, a time when creative combinations like this grew in popularity. It reached its highest usage in 1962, during the post-war baby boom, when parents sought fresh yet familiar-sounding names for their daughters. Since then, its usage has remained stable at very low levels, never achieving high-frequency status. Jodean is predominantly used for girls and is a blend of the well-known nickname Jo and the surname-styled Dean, echoing the style of names like Joanne and Deanna.
Jodean is a modern coinage combining the feminine name Jo (often a short form of Josephine) with the masculine name Dean, or as a respelling of Jodeen. It emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in the 1960s. The name reflects a trend of blending familiar elements to create distinctive given names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jodi, Deanie
Sibling names for Jodean
Names that share Jodean's style, for a brother or sister.
