Holding steady.
Popularity of Jodey since 1958
Babies named Jodey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 | 6 |
| 1960s | 16 | 17 |
| 1970s | 23 | 58 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jodey is a variant spelling of Jody that first appeared in U.S. records in 1959. It saw its peak usage in 1976 and has since maintained a low but steady presence. The name has never cracked the top 1000, reflecting its niche but enduring appeal as a casual, friendly diminutive. The trajectory is stable, suggesting it continues to be used sparingly. Top states associated with the name are not recorded, indicating broad but thin geographic distribution.
Jodey is a variant spelling of Jody, which originated as a diminutive of Joseph (Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add') or Judith (Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea'). The name gained some popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1970s when it reached its peak.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jodes
Sibling names for Jodey
Names that share Jodey's style, for a brother or sister.
