A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Jodie since 1880
Babies named Jodie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 52 | 47 |
| 1890s | 88 | 110 |
| 1900s | 85 | 111 |
| 1910s | 174 | 324 |
| 1920s | 143 | 446 |
| 1930s | 159 | 330 |
| 1940s | 374 | 347 |
| 1950s | 2,711 | 398 |
| 1960s | 6,997 | 488 |
| 1970s | 9,010 | 471 |
| 1980s | 4,257 | 220 |
| 1990s | 1,876 | 132 |
| 2000s | 866 | 107 |
| 2010s | 416 | 83 |
| 2020s | 234 | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Jodie is a name with enduring charm, first recorded in the United States in 1882. Its popularity soared in the 1970s, peaking in 1974, a decade that saw a revival of the name. In recent years, Jodie has been rising again since 2016, though it remains relatively uncommon with a rank of 3,296 in 2025, and about 1 in every 34,197 babies receiving the name. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting its spread across diverse regions. As a short form of Joanna, Jodie carries the meaning 'God is gracious', and its gentle sound makes it a friendly, approachable choice.
Jodie originated as a pet form of Joan or Joanna, which themselves derive from the Latin Ioanna and the Greek Iōanna, feminine forms of John. The Hebrew root Yochanan means 'God is gracious'. Jodie emerged as an independent given name in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century, with early recorded use in the United States from the 1880s. It gained significant popularity in the 1970s, peaking as a top name in 1974.
Where Jodie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jodie” around the world
Where Jodie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Ireland
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jods
Sibling names for Jodie
Names that share Jodie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jodie
Names whose popularity has moved with Jodie's over the last 50 years.
