Is Jodi a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Jodi is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #901 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Jodi Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOH-dee / /ˈdʒoʊdi/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: modern variant of Judy; Hebrew: praised

Historical & Cultural Background

Jodi is often considered a modern diminutive of Judith or Judy. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly associated with females. Its usage for boys is less common but has been noted in various contexts.

Trend Summary

Jodi has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the 1970s and 1980s.

Variants

Jody

International Variants

Jodie (English)
Jodhi (English)

Famous people named Jodi

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Fictional characters named Jodi

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Sibling Suggestions

Jordan Jared Jonah Jasper Jett

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jodi was first seen in the United States in 1953. Jodi has ranked as high as #1026 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in Michigan, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jodi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jodi (1975)

State	Births	Share
MI	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1953	5
1954	5
1957	8
1958	10
1959	14
1960	13
1961	20
1962	16
1963	10
1964	22
1965	21
1966	28
1967	30
1968	33
1969	33
1970	42
1971	45
1972	24
1973	47
1974	26
1975	33
1976	34
1977	36
1978	24
1979	19
1980	24
1981	19
1982	18
1983	11
1984	11
1985	6
1986	12
1987	7
1988	5
1989	10
1990	6
1991	6
1992	8
1993	6
1994	7
1995	5
1996	7
1998	8
2002	14
2003	5
2004	9
2005	5
2006	11
2007	18
2008	15
2009	6
2010	8
2011	8
2012	14
2013	13
2014	5
2016	8
2017	6
2018	6
2019	8
2020	7
2022	9
2024	6