Jodi Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Jodi

Jodi is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Judith or Joan. With Hebrew roots, it carries the beautiful meaning of "praised" or "Jehovah increases." Gaining significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, Jodi reached its peak ranking in the early 1970s. Often also spelled as Jodie or Jody, this short, sweet name has a friendly, approachable quality that resonates with its casual American origins. Though its usage has declined since its heyday, Jodi maintains a classic appeal while avoiding feeling dated. The name brings to mind a person who is good-natured, straightforward, and vibrant.

Pronounced JOH-dee.

As of October 2026, Jodi ranked #4029 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #91 in 1974.

Popularity & trends

US popularity — history

US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025

Actual · SSA

20142025

18802025

Data table

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#2,700	65	36.4
2015	#3,626	43	24.1
2016	#3,955	38	21.4
2017	#3,660	42	24.3
2018	#3,460	45	26.5
2019	#3,580	43	25.6
2020	#3,466	44	27.2
2021	#3,181	51	31.1
2022	#3,439	46	28
2023	#4,147	35	21.8
2024	#3,236	49	30.2
2025	#4,029	36	22.4