Holding steady.
Popularity of Jodette since 1955
Babies named Jodette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jodette is a rare modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1955, part of a wave of -ette suffixed names that were coined in the mid-20th century. Its peak year was 1966, though even then it never approached widespread popularity. The name has remained stable in its rarity, never breaking into the Social Security Administration's top 1,000. Jodette is essentially a diminutive of Jody, which itself derives from Joseph or Joanna, so it carries no ancient or complex etymology. For parents seeking a genuinely uncommon name with a familiar sound, Jodette offers a distinctly mid-century feel.
Jodette appears to be a modern coinage, formed by adding the French feminine diminutive suffix -ette to the name Jody, itself a pet form of Joseph or Joanna. The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1960s. It has never been common and is now rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jodi, Jodie, Dette
Variants: Jodette, Jodett
Sibling names for Jodette
Names that share Jodette's style, for a brother or sister.
