Jodeci
42% girls · 58% boys
About Jodeci
Jodeci is a feminine name of modern American origin, inspired by the popular R&B group Jodeci that rose to fame in the early 1990s. The musical group's name was created as a combination of members' names (Jo-Jo, DeVante, and Cedric). As a personal name, Jodeci emerged in the mid-1990s as parents were influenced by musical culture. It has a melodic quality with its three distinct syllables and soft ending. While uncommon, Jodeci appeals to parents looking for contemporary, musical-inspired names with a distinctive sound. The name carries urban cultural associations and represents a trend of musical group names becoming personal names in American naming culture.
Jodeci for boys#7398 US
Jodeci is a masculine name that gained recognition through the popular R&B group Jodeci, formed in 1989. The group's name was created by combining elements of the members' names (Jo-Jo, DeVante, and Cedric), and subsequently inspired parents to use it as a first name. This pattern exemplifies how musical influences can create entirely new names in modern naming culture.
Jodeci began appearing as a given name primarily in the 1990s, coinciding with the height of the group's popularity. With its distinctive sound and contemporary feel, the name represents a modern naming trend where musical and pop culture references become naming inspirations. Though uncommon, Jodeci has established itself as a recognized name with strong cultural associations to R&B music.
Pronounced jo-DEH-see.
As of October 2026, Jodeci ranked #11365 for girls and #7398 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1848 for girls in 1992 and #1138 for boys in 1992.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #4,544 | 22 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,496 | 23 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |