Holding steady.
Popularity of Jodell since 1930
Babies named Jodell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 83 |
| 1950s | 301 |
| 1960s | 235 |
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jodell is a mid-20th century American invention, blending Jo and dell. First recorded in 1930, it saw its peak in 1956, a time when similar compound names were fashionable. Its trajectory has been stable since then, with very few births in recent decades. The name never ranked in the top 1,000 and has no notable top states, reflecting its sporadic use. Jodell remains a rare example of the creative naming trends of its era.
Jodell is a modern feminine name formed by blending the popular mid-20th-century prefix Jo (from Josephine or Joanna) with the suffix dell, which may have been influenced by names like Adell or Odell. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1930 and saw modest use during the 1950s, peaking in 1956. It has since fallen out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jodi, Dell
Sibling names for Jodell
Names that share Jodell's style, for a brother or sister.
